CVE-2024-52788

Name: CVE-2024-52788
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-11-19T17:15:56.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-52788 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. Tenda W9 v1.0.0.7(4456) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Tenda W9 v1.0.0.7(4456) 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

0.40%

31.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

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

References

https://colorful-meadow-5b9.notion.site/W9_HardCode_vuln-13dc216a1c30800fb31bdcdca7345ec3Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 19, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-52788?

Tenda W9 v1.0.0.7(4456) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

How severe is CVE-2024-52788?

CVE-2024-52788 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-52788?

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-2024-52788?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST