CVE-2024-28545: Tenda AC18 · Command Injection
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 83% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 26 Mar 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-28545, organizations should immediately restrict access to the Tenda AC18 router’s management interface by implementing network segmentation and firewall rules that limit access to trusted IP addresses only. Disable remote management features if not required. Monitor network traffic for unusual command execution patterns or unexpected outbound connections originating from the router. Employ intrusion detection systems (IDS) with signatures or heuristics capable of detecting command injection attempts targeting the deviceName parameter or USB-related functions. Until an official patch is released, consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative hardware or firmware versions not affected by this vulnerability. Regularly check for vendor advisories and apply updates promptly once available. Additionally, educate users about the risks of exposing router management interfaces to the internet and enforce strong network security policies.
Description
Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.05 contains a command injection vulnerablility in the deviceName parameter of formsetUsbUnload function.