CVE-2024-2486

Name: CVE-2024-2486
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-15T08:15:07.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-2486 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.05. It has been classified as critical. EPSS estimates a 1.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.05. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex. The manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-256893 was assigned to this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.56%

72.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	Ac18 Firmware	15.03.05.05

References

https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/AC18/formQuickIndex.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.256893Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.256893Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/AC18/formQuickIndex.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.256893Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.256893Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2486?

How severe is CVE-2024-2486?

CVE-2024-2486 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2486?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST