Is CVE-2024-2851 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-2851 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-2851 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-2851 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-2851?

CVE-2024-2851 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-2851

CWE-78Published: March 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC15 15.03.05.18/15.03.20_multi. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function formSetSambaConf of the file /goform/setsambacfg. The manipulation of the argument usbName leads to os command injection. 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-257775. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Tenda AC15 firmware contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This critical flaw could lead to total compromise of the router.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity. It is not in the CISA KEV and no public exploit is currently tracked in the provided status.

Recommended Action

Update the Tenda AC15 firmware to a version beyond 15.03.20. Disable remote management and unnecessary services to mitigate the risk.

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-2024-2851 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.