HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2024-0994
CRITICAL

CVE-2024-0994

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

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda W6 1.0.0.9(4122). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function formSetCfm of the file /goform/setcfm of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument funcpara1 leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252259. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Tenda W6 devices contain a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited remotely. This critical flaw has a 9.8 CVSS score and allows for complete system compromise.

Public exploit code is available, but the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Tenda W6 firmware to the latest version. Implement network-level access controls to limit exposure of 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-2024-0994 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)
w6 firmwarew6
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.252259Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.252259Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.252259Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.252259Permissions Required · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2024-0994
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-121
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 29, 2024

Related CVEs (CWE-121)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2024-0994 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.