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CVE-2024-52788: Tenda W9 · Use of Hard-coded Credentials

Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
8.0High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
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:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 19 Nov 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 restrict administrative access to Tenda W9 routers to trusted IP addresses and networks only, using firewall rules or access control lists.
  2. Disable remote management interfaces unless absolutely necessary, and if enabled, enforce strong authentication and encryption.
  3. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity originating from or targeting Tenda W9 devices, including unexpected root-level logins or configuration changes.
  4. Segment networks to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data environments, limiting lateral movement opportunities.
  5. Regularly audit device configurations and logs for signs of compromise or unauthorized access.
  6. Engage with Tenda support or vendor channels to obtain firmware updates or patches addressing this vulnerability as soon as they become available.
  7. Consider replacing affected devices with models that do not contain hardcoded credentials or have a stronger security posture if patching is delayed.
  8. 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.

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