Is CVE-2024-0538 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0538 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0538 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0538 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0538?

CVE-2024-0538 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0538

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability has been found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function formQosManage_auto of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250708. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Tenda W9 httpd component is vulnerable to a remote stack-based buffer overflow. This critical flaw allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected hardware.

Public exploit information is available, though it is not in the KEV.

Recommended Action

Restrict network access to the device's management interface and check for firmware updates.

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-2024-0538 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.