CVE-2025-1897 Tenda TX3 SetNetControlList buffer overflow

High 7.1 Published 4 Mar 2025 Updated 4 Mar 2025

Remote attackers can exploit a buffer overflow in the Tenda TX3 router's SetNetControlList endpoint to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

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-2025-1897?

CVE-2025-1897 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Tenda TX3, published on 4 Mar 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Tenda TX3 16.03.13.11_multi. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /goform/SetNetControlList. The manipulation of the argument list leads to buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-120, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-1897?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Tx3 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1897?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-1897 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-2025-1897 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-1897 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-38px-7cpm-hj4h.