CVE-2024-46436

Name: CVE-2024-46436
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-10T19:15:39.063+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.3/10EPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-46436 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	W18e Firmware	16.01.0.8\(1625\)

References

https://reddassolutions.com/blog/tenda_w18e_security_researchExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-46436?

Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service.

How severe is CVE-2024-46436?

CVE-2024-46436 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46436?

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