CVE-2024-28553: Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.05 has a stack overflow
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 55% 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 12 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
Given the absence of an official patch, organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Immediately isolate Tenda AC18 routers from untrusted networks, especially the internet, by placing them behind firewalls or VPNs limiting inbound traffic. 2) Disable or restrict remote management interfaces and services on the affected devices to reduce attack surface. 3) Monitor network traffic for unusual patterns or attempts to exploit the fromAddressNat function, using IDS/IPS signatures or anomaly detection tools. 4) Segment networks to limit the potential lateral movement from compromised routers to critical internal systems. 5) Maintain strict network access controls and logging to detect and respond to suspicious activities promptly. 6) Engage with Tenda support channels to obtain updates on patches or firmware upgrades addressing this vulnerability and plan for immediate deployment once available. 7) Consider replacing vulnerable devices with alternative hardware if mitigation is not feasible or if the devices are critical to network security.
Description
Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.05 has a stack overflow vulnerability in the entrys parameter fromAddressNat function.