Is CVE-2024-2809 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-2809 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-2809 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-2809 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-2809?

CVE-2024-2809 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2809

CWE-121Published: March 22, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Tenda AC15 15.03.05.18/15.03.20_multi. Affected is the function formSetFirewallCfg of the file /goform/SetFirewallCfg. The manipulation of the argument firewallEn leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-257664. 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 in the Tenda AC15's formSetFirewallCfg function allows for remote exploitation. This flaw could be used to execute arbitrary code on the router.

Public proof-of-concept exploits exist, but the vulnerability is not in CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should replace the device or limit its network exposure, as the vendor has not responded to the disclosure.

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-2024-2809 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.