Is CVE-2023-25216 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-25216 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-25216 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-25216 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-25216?

CVE-2023-25216 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-25216

CWE-787Published: April 7, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda AC5 US_AC5V1.0RTL_V15.03.06.28 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the formSetFirewallCfg function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A stack overflow flaw exists in the Tenda AC5 firewall configuration function, potentially allowing an attacker to crash the device or execute arbitrary code. The critical 9.8 CVSS score highlights the urgency of addressing this remote attack surface.

No public exploits are currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest available firmware updates from the manufacturer to remediate this stack overflow vulnerability.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-25216 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.