HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-0539
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0539

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

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function formQosManage_user of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-250709 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A critical stack-based buffer overflow exists in the Tenda W9 httpd component, allowing for remote exploitation. This flaw could lead to full device compromise.

Public exploit information is available, but the vulnerability is not in the KEV.

Recommended Action

Disable remote management features and seek firmware updates from the vendor.

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-2024-0539 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

tenda2 product(s)
w9 firmwarew9
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (6)

https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.250709Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.250709Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.250709Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.250709Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-0539
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-121
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 15, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-121)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-0539 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.