Is CVE-2024-0537 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0537 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0537 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0537 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0537?

CVE-2024-0537 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0537

CWE-121Published: January 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). This affects the function setWrlBasicInfo of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250707. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in the Tenda W9 httpd component due to improper handling of the ssidIndex argument. This critical vulnerability is remotely exploitable and carries a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating a high risk of system compromise.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should check for firmware updates from the vendor. As the vendor has not responded to disclosure, consider restricting network access to the device management interface.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-0537 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.