CVE-2024-42953: n/a
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 45% 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:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 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
1. Network Segmentation: Isolate Tenda FH1201 devices from untrusted networks and restrict access to their management interfaces using firewalls or access control lists (ACLs). 2. Disable Remote Management: If remote management is enabled on the router, disable it to reduce exposure to external attackers. 3. Monitor Network Traffic: Deploy intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) to detect anomalous POST requests targeting the PPW parameter or unusual traffic patterns to the router's management interface. 4. Vendor Communication: Regularly check Tenda's official channels for firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. 5. Temporary Workarounds: If feasible, limit HTTP POST request sizes or filter malformed requests at the network perimeter to mitigate exploitation attempts. 6. Device Replacement: Consider replacing vulnerable devices with models that have active security support if patches are not forthcoming. 7. Incident Response Preparedness: Prepare to respond to potential DoS incidents by having backup connectivity options and monitoring device health continuously.
Description
Tenda FH1201 v1.2.0.14 (408) was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the PPW parameter in the fromWizardHandle function. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted POST request.