CVE-2024-2854
CWE-78Published: March 24, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.05. Affected is the function formSetSambaConf of the file /goform/setsambacfg. The manipulation of the argument usbName leads to os command injection. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-257778 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
Risk Analysis
Tenda AC18 firmware contains an OS command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands. This critical flaw poses a significant risk to the entire network connected to the device.
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.
Update the Tenda AC18 firmware to a version beyond 15.03.05.05. Disable unnecessary services like Samba if they are not required for operation.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-2854 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-2854 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts