How severe is CVE-2025-9298?

CVE-2025-9298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-9298 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-9298?

CVE-2025-9298 affects Tenda M3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-9298?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2025-9298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-9298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25416.

When was CVE-2025-9298 published?

CVE-2025-9298 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-9298

CVE-2025-9298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda M3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
CVSS v4: 7.4
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25416
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Tenda M3 Firmware
Published: 2025-08-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw has been found in Tenda M3 1.0.0.12. Affected is the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex. Executing manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-9298?: A flaw has been found in Tenda M3 1.0.0.12. Affected is the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex. Executing manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword can lead to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been published and may be used.
How severe is CVE-2025-9298?: CVE-2025-9298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-9298 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-9298?: CVE-2025-9298 affects Tenda M3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-9298?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2025-9298 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-9298 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25416.
When was CVE-2025-9298 published?: CVE-2025-9298 was published on 2025-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:m3_firmware:1.0.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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