CVE-2025-14636 Tenda AX9 httpd image_check weak hash

Medium 6.3 Published Updated

A weak hash implementation in the Tenda AX9 router's httpd image_check function allows remote attackers to bypass security checks, requiring high complexity.

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

What is CVE-2025-14636?

CVE-2025-14636 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tenda AX9, published on 13 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A security flaw has been discovered in Tenda AX9 22.03.01.46. This affects the function image_check of the component httpd. The manipulation results in use of weak hash. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. A high complexity level is associated with this attack. It is indicated that the exploitability is difficult. The exploit has been released to the public and may be used for attacks.

Weakness: CWE-328, CWE-327

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-14636?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ax9 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-14636?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-14636 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2025-14636 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-14636 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9xfq-8p97-mf3j.

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