CVE-2024-46436 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

High 8.3 Published Updated

Hardcoded credentials in the Tenda W18E router allow unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access via telnet.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-46436?

CVE-2024-46436 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-46436?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda W18e Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46436?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-46436 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-46436 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-46436 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v52w-cjm4-xvwf.

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