CVE-2024-48192

Name: CVE-2024-48192
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-17T17:15:12.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-48192 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Tenda G3 v15.01.0.5(2848_755)_EN was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tenda G3 v15.01.0.5(2848_755)_EN was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tenda	G3 Firmware	15.01.0.5\(2848_755\)_en

References

https://colorful-meadow-5b9.notion.site/G3_HardCode_vuln-6b5ae19473b745d7abe5e01b4529caf8?pvs=4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-48192?

Tenda G3 v15.01.0.5(2848_755)_EN was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root

How severe is CVE-2024-48192?

CVE-2024-48192 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-48192?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-48192?

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Source: NVD / NIST