CVE-2025-12236 Tenda CH22 DhcpListClient fromDhcpListClient buffer overflow

High 8.7 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Tenda CH22 router's DHCP list function, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2025-12236?

CVE-2025-12236 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda CH22, published on 27 Oct 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was determined in Tenda CH22 1.0.0.1. This issue affects the function fromDhcpListClient of the file /goform/DhcpListClient. This manipulation of the argument page causes buffer overflow. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Weakness: CWE-120, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-12236?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ch22 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-12236?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-12236 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2025-12236 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-12236 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-72q5-998j-vg7r.

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