CVE-2024-0995: Tenda W6 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects Tenda W6Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.2 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 1.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 76% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 29 Jan 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
AI-suggested
First, identify and inventory all Tenda W6 devices running the affected firmware version 1.0.0.9(4122). Restrict remote access to the router’s management interface by disabling remote administration or limiting access to trusted IP addresses only. Implement network segmentation to isolate these routers from critical internal networks to reduce attack surface. Employ intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) with signatures or anomaly detection that might catch exploitation attempts targeting the /goform/wifiSSIDset endpoint. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity or signs of exploitation attempts. If possible, replace affected devices with alternative routers from vendors with active security support. Additionally, maintain strict network hygiene by enforcing strong authentication on all network devices and regularly reviewing firewall rules. Organizations should also stay alert for any vendor updates or community-developed patches and apply them promptly once available.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Tenda W6 1.0.0.9(4122). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function formwrlSSIDset of the file /goform/wifiSSIDset of the component httpd. The manipulation of the argument index leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be launched remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-252260. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.