CVE-2025-15255 Tenda W6-S R7websSsecurityHandler httpd stack-based overflow

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can trigger a stack-based buffer overflow in the Tenda W6-S router's httpd service via the Cookie header, potentially leading to code execution.

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-2025-15255?

CVE-2025-15255 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda W6-S, published on 30 Dec 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability was determined in Tenda W6-S 1.0.0.4(510). This impacts an unknown function of the file /bin/httpd of the component R7websSsecurityHandler. Executing a manipulation of the argument Cookie can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been publicly disclosed and may be utilized.

Weakness: CWE-121, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-15255?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda W6-S Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-15255?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-15255 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-2025-15255 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-15255 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pw2q-c8xj-w9fw.

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