Is CVE-2024-0990 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-0990 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-0990 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-0990 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-0990?

CVE-2024-0990 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0990

CWE-121Published: January 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Tenda i6 1.0.0.9(3857). This affects the function formSetAutoPing of the file /goform/setAutoPing of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument ping1 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-252255. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Tenda i6 devices are vulnerable to a remote stack-based buffer overflow, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. This critical flaw has a 9.8 CVSS score.

Public exploit information is available, but the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Tenda i6 firmware to the latest version. Restrict access to the web 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-2024-0990 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.