Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda WH450 Wireless Router
CVE-2025-14878

9.3CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Tenda
Status
Wh450
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 December 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2025-14878?

A security vulnerability has been identified in the Tenda WH450 wireless router, specifically in the /goform/wirelessRestart component of the HTTP Request Handler. This flaw allows an attacker to manipulate a critical argument, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely, which poses a significant risk to users as the exploit code is publicly available. It is essential for administrators to secure their devices by applying any available patches and closely monitoring their networks for unusual activity.

Affected Version(s)

WH450 1.0.0.18

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2025-14878 - Proof of Concept

References

https://vuldb.com/?id.337369
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.337369
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https://vuldb.com/?submit.715357
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CVSS V4

Score:
9.3
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

z472421519 (VulDB User)
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CVE-2025-14878 : Stack-based Buffer Overflow in Tenda WH450 Wireless Router