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CVE-2024-40414: Tenda AX1806 · Stack-based Buffer Overflow

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.6 Critical.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 10:12 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.6Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 15 Jul 2024

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

  1. Immediately disable remote management interfaces on the Tenda AX1806 router to reduce exposure to network-based attacks.
  2. Segment networks to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data flows.
  3. Monitor network traffic for unusual requests targeting the /goform/SetNetControlList endpoint or other suspicious activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
  4. Apply firmware updates or patches from Tenda as soon as they become available; regularly check vendor advisories.
  5. If patching is delayed, consider deploying network-based intrusion prevention systems (IPS) with custom signatures to detect and block exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.
  6. Educate network administrators about this vulnerability and enforce strict access controls on management interfaces.
  7. Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests to identify and remediate exposure to this and similar vulnerabilities.
  8. Maintain an incident response plan to quickly address potential compromises involving network infrastructure devices.

Description

A vulnerability in /goform/SetNetControlList in the sub_656BC function in Tenda AX1806 1.0.0.1 firmware leads to stack-based buffer overflow.

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