How severe is CVE-2024-4242?

CVE-2024-4242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-4242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-4242?

CVE-2024-4242 affects Tenda W9 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-4242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-4242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-4242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32794.

When was CVE-2024-4242 published?

CVE-2024-4242 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-4242

CVE-2024-4242 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda W9 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-32794
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Tenda W9 Firmware
Published: 2024-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function formwrlSSIDget of the file /goform/wifiSSIDget. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-262133 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-4242?: A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function formwrlSSIDget of the file /goform/wifiSSIDget. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-262133 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-4242?: CVE-2024-4242 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-4242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-4242?: CVE-2024-4242 affects Tenda W9 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-4242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-4242 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-4242 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32794.
When was CVE-2024-4242 published?: CVE-2024-4242 was published on 2024-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:w9_firmware:1.0.0.7\(4456\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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