CVE-2025-15007

9.8 CRITICAL

📋 TL;DR

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Tenda WH450 routers allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted HTTP requests to the /goform/L7Im endpoint. This affects Tenda WH450 router users running firmware version 1.0.0.18. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:
  • Tenda WH450
Versions: 1.0.0.18
Operating Systems: Embedded router firmware
Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes
Notes: Affects the HTTP Request Handler component specifically when processing the 'page' argument in /goform/L7Im endpoint.

📦 What is this software?

⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Complete device compromise leading to persistent backdoor installation, network traffic interception, lateral movement to connected devices, and botnet recruitment.

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Likely Case

Remote code execution allowing attacker to modify router settings, intercept traffic, or use the device as a pivot point for further attacks.

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If Mitigated

Limited impact if device is behind firewall with restricted inbound access, though internal threats remain possible.

🌐 Internet-Facing: HIGH
🏢 Internal Only: HIGH

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ⚠️ Yes
Weaponized: LIKELY
Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes
Complexity: LOW

Public proof-of-concept available on GitHub demonstrates exploitation. Attack requires sending crafted HTTP request to vulnerable endpoint.

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Unknown

Vendor Advisory: None known

Restart Required: No

Instructions:

Check Tenda official website for firmware updates. If update available, download and install via router web interface under System Tools > Firmware Upgrade.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Block External Access

all

Configure firewall to block inbound HTTP/HTTPS access to router from internet

Disable Remote Management

all

Turn off remote management feature in router settings

🧯 If You Can't Patch

  • Replace affected router with different model/vendor
  • Segment network to isolate router from critical systems

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check router firmware version in web interface (typically under System Status or About). If version is 1.0.0.18, device is vulnerable.

Check Version:

curl -s http://router-ip/ | grep -i version or check web interface

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify firmware version has changed from 1.0.0.18 to a newer version after update.

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

  • HTTP requests to /goform/L7Im with unusual 'page' parameter values
  • Router crash/reboot events
  • Unusual outbound connections from router

Network Indicators:

  • HTTP POST requests to /goform/L7Im endpoint with long parameter values
  • Traffic patterns suggesting router compromise

SIEM Query:

source="router_logs" AND (uri="/goform/L7Im" OR uri="/goform/L7Im/")

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