CVE-2024-4243

Name: CVE-2024-4243
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-26T22:15:08.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-4243 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). Affected is the function formwrlSSIDset of the file /goform/wifiSSIDset. EPSS estimates a 1.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). Affected is the function formwrlSSIDset of the file /goform/wifiSSIDset. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. VDB-262134 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

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

1.35%

67.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	W9 Firmware	1.0.0.7\(4456\)

References

https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/W9/formwrlSSIDset.mdBroken Link
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.262134Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.262134Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.319825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/abcdefg-png/IoT-vulnerable/blob/main/Tenda/W9/formwrlSSIDset.mdBroken Link
https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.262134Permissions Required, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?id.262134Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://vuldb.com/?submit.319825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 26, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-4243?

How severe is CVE-2024-4243?

CVE-2024-4243 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4243?

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Source: NVD / NIST