CVE-2024-24488 is a medium-severity vulnerability identified in the Shenzhen Tenda Technology CP3V2.0 firmware version 11.10.00.2311090948. The vulnerability allows a local attacker with limited privileges (PR:L) to obtain sensitive information related to passwords due to improper handling or exposure within the password component of the device. This vulnerability is categorized under CWE-312, which refers to the cleartext storage of sensitive information. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium impact primarily on confidentiality (C:H), with no impact on integrity or availability. The attack vector is local, meaning the attacker must have some level of access to the device or network to exploit this issue, and no user interaction is required. The vulnerability does not require elevated privileges beyond limited local access, and the scope remains unchanged (S:U). No known exploits are currently reported in the wild, and no patches or mitigations have been officially published at the time of this analysis. The vulnerability could allow an attacker to extract passwords or other sensitive credentials stored or processed insecurely, potentially leading to further unauthorized access or lateral movement within a network if exploited successfully.

For European organizations, the impact of CVE-2024-24488 could be significant in environments where Shenzhen Tenda Technology devices are deployed, particularly in small to medium enterprises or home office setups that utilize these devices for network connectivity. The exposure of sensitive password information could lead to unauthorized access to network resources, compromising confidentiality and potentially enabling attackers to escalate privileges or move laterally within corporate networks. Although the vulnerability requires local access, this could be achieved through compromised internal systems or insider threats. The lack of impact on integrity and availability limits the scope of damage to data confidentiality; however, leaked credentials could facilitate further attacks such as unauthorized configuration changes or data exfiltration. Given the widespread use of Tenda networking equipment in consumer and SMB markets across Europe, organizations relying on these devices without proper segmentation or monitoring could face increased risk. Additionally, sectors with high security requirements, such as finance, healthcare, and critical infrastructure, could be indirectly affected if attackers leverage this vulnerability as part of a multi-stage attack chain.

To mitigate CVE-2024-24488, organizations should first identify any Shenzhen Tenda CP3V2.0 devices within their network inventory. Since no official patches are currently available, immediate steps include restricting physical and network access to these devices to trusted personnel only, enforcing strict network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical systems, and monitoring for unusual local access attempts. Administrators should change default credentials and ensure strong, unique passwords are used on all devices. Implementing network access controls such as NAC (Network Access Control) can help prevent unauthorized local access. Additionally, organizations should consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious activities indicative of credential harvesting. Regular audits of device configurations and logs can help identify potential exploitation attempts. Finally, maintain communication with the vendor for updates on patches or firmware upgrades addressing this vulnerability and plan for timely deployment once available.