Is CVE-2024-0542 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0542 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0542 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0542 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0542?

CVE-2024-0542 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0542

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). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formWifiMacFilterGet of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument index leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-250712. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Tenda W9 firmware is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in the httpd component, which can be triggered remotely. This critical flaw allows for potential remote code execution.

Public exploit information is available for this vulnerability, though it is not currently in the KEV.

Recommended Action

Contact the vendor for firmware updates or restrict 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-2024-0542 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.