CVE-2023-25215
CWE-787Published: April 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda AC5 US_AC5V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.28 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the saveParentControlInfo function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.
Risk Analysis
The Tenda AC5 contains a stack overflow vulnerability in its parental control function, which could be leveraged for remote code execution or denial of service. The high severity rating reflects the potential for full system compromise.
This vulnerability has no known public exploit and is not tracked in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.
Ensure the Tenda AC5 firmware is updated to the latest version to patch this security flaw.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-25215 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-25215 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts