CVE-2025-28221: Tenda W6_S v1.0.0.4_510 has a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the set_local_time function, which allows remot

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2025-28221 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting w6-s firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tenda W6_S v1.0.0.4_510 has a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the set_local_time function, which allows remote attackers to cause web server crash via parameter time passed to the binary through a POST request.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 58%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-120
Published	2025-03-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tenda

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-03-28 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tenda w6-s firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0.0.4\(510\)

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-28221?

w6-s firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-28221 being exploited?

CVE-2025-28221 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-28221 affect?

CVE-2025-28221 affects w6-s firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Tenda W6_S v1.0.0.4_510 has a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the set_local_time function, which allows remote attackers to cause web server crash via parameter time passed to the binary through a POST request.

How urgent is CVE-2025-28221?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2025-28220 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE Tenda W6_S v1.0.0.4_510 has a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in the setcfm function, which allows remote attack
CVE-2025-15255 CRITICAL 9.8 MITIGATE A vulnerability was determined in Tenda W6-S 1.0.0.4(510)
CVE-2025-15254 MEDIUM 6.3 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in Tenda W6-S 1.0.0.4(510)

References

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