November 14, 2026

CVE Watchtower

CVE-2025-14993Tenda Ac18 Firmware Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

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Vulnerability Summary

A vulnerability was detected in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.05. This affects the function sprintf of the file /goform/SetDlnaCfg of the component HTTP Request Handler. The manipulation of the argument scanList results in stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be executed remotely. The exploit is now public and may be used.
Severity Level
HIGH(7.4)
Published Date
Dec 21, 2025
Last Modified
Dec 31, 2025
Exploitation Status
Public exploit available
Root Weakness (CWE)
CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer β†—
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the intended boundary of the buffer.
CWE-121: Stack-based Buffer Overflow β†—
The buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack.
CVSS v4.0 Base Metrics — Score 7.4 (HIGH)
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Attack RequirementsNone
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
Confidentiality (Vulnerable System)High
Integrity (Vulnerable System)High
Availability (Vulnerable System)High
Confidentiality (Subsequent System)None
Integrity (Subsequent System)None
Availability (Subsequent System)None
Show CVSS v3.x metrics (score 8.8)
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 8.8 (HIGH)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

Affected & Patched Versions

Affected Versions
  • Tenda Ac18 Firmware
Patched Versions
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
  • Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
  • Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
  • Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.

What to do

Prioritize this fix. Exploit code is public, so attacks can follow quickly.

  1. Check whether you run Tenda Ac18 Firmware and which version.
  2. No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
  3. Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
  4. Review logs and exposed services for signs of earlier compromise.

Timeline

  • Dec 21, 2025Published
  • Dec 31, 2025Record last modified

Score, severity and exploitation changes are tracked from the day Watchtower started logging them.

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External References

Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 17:12 UTC