CVE-2023-24170
CWE-787Published: January 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.19 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via /goform/fromSetWirelessRepeat.
Risk Analysis
The Tenda AC18 router is vulnerable to a buffer overflow via the /goform/fromSetWirelessRepeat endpoint. This critical flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash the device. The 9.8 CVSS score reflects the high severity of this remote code execution risk.
There is no public exploit known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Apply the latest firmware updates provided by Tenda for the AC18 router to patch the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2023-24170 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2023-24170 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts