CVE-2025-3167 Tenda AC23 API Interface VerAPIMant denial of service

High 7.1 Published 3 Apr 2025 Updated 3 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can cause a denial of service on Tenda AC23 routers by manipulating the getuid argument in the VerAPIMant API interface.

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-2025-3167?

CVE-2025-3167 is a high-severity denial of service vulnerability in Tenda AC23, published on 3 Apr 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 problematic, has been found in Tenda AC23 16.03.07.52. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /goform/VerAPIMant of the component API Interface. The manipulation of the argument getuid leads to denial of service. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Weakness: CWE-404

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-3167?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ac23 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2025-3167?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-3167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, then put limits on request size, rate and nesting depth so one client cannot exhaust the service. More about Denial of service.

Is CVE-2025-3167 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2025-3167 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wgx6-p2v7-c87g.