CVE-2025-8940
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CVE-2025-8940 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC20 up to 16.03.08.12. Affected by this vulnerability is the function strcpy of the file /goform/saveParentControlInfo. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was identified in Tenda AC20 up to 16.03.08.12. Affected by this vulnerability is the function strcpy of the file /goform/saveParentControlInfo. The manipulation of the argument Time leads to buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tenda | Ac20 Firmware | >= 16.03.08.0, <= 16.03.08.12 |
References
- https://github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC20-2/Tenda%20AC20-2.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC20-2/Tenda%20AC20-2.md#pocExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.319903Permissions Required, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?id.319903Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://vuldb.com/?submit.631836Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.tenda.com.cn/Product
- https://github.com/lin-3-start/lin-cve/blob/main/Tenda%20AC20-2/Tenda%20AC20-2.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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