CVE-2024-52788: Tenda W9 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials
Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 34% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Nov 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
- Immediately restrict administrative access to Tenda W9 routers to trusted IP addresses and networks only, using firewall rules or access control lists.
- Disable remote management interfaces unless absolutely necessary, and if enabled, enforce strong authentication and encryption.
- Monitor network traffic for unusual activity originating from or targeting Tenda W9 devices, including unexpected root-level logins or configuration changes.
- Segment networks to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data environments, limiting lateral movement opportunities.
- Regularly audit device configurations and logs for signs of compromise or unauthorized access.
- Engage with Tenda support or vendor channels to obtain firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available.
- Consider replacing affected devices with models that do not contain hardcoded credentials or have a stronger security posture if patching is delayed.
- Educate network administrators about the risks of hardcoded credentials and the importance of secure device management practices.
Description
Tenda W9 v1.0.0.7(4456) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.