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CVE-2024-52789VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2024-52789: n/a

Source CVE Database V5

0

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 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 2026-10-26.

What to do

AI-suggested

Until an official patch is released by Tenda, organizations should take immediate steps to mitigate risk. First, isolate affected routers from untrusted networks and restrict management access to trusted administrators only, preferably via secure management VLANs or VPNs. Change default or known passwords on all accessible accounts where possible, although the hardcoded password may limit this option. Monitor network traffic for unusual activity indicative of compromise, such as unexpected administrative logins or configuration changes. Employ network segmentation to limit the impact of a compromised device. Consider replacing affected devices with models not impacted by this vulnerability if feasible. Stay informed on vendor advisories and apply firmware updates promptly once available. Additionally, implement network intrusion detection systems (IDS) to detect exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability.

Description

Tenda W30E v2.0 V16.01.0.8 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

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