How severe is CVE-2024-46432?

CVE-2024-46432 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-46432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-46432?

CVE-2024-46432 affects Tenda W18e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-46432?

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-2024-46432 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-46432 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5043.

When was CVE-2024-46432 published?

CVE-2024-46432 was published on 2025-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-46432

CVE-2024-46432 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda W18e 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5043
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Tenda W18e Firmware
Published: 2025-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. An attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the setQuickCfgWifiAndLogin function, which allows unauthorized changes to WiFi configuration settings and administrative credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46432?: Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. An attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the setQuickCfgWifiAndLogin function, which allows unauthorized changes to WiFi configuration settings and administrative credentials.
How severe is CVE-2024-46432?: CVE-2024-46432 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-46432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-46432?: CVE-2024-46432 affects Tenda W18e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46432?: 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-2024-46432 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-46432 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5043.
When was CVE-2024-46432 published?: CVE-2024-46432 was published on 2025-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://reddassolutions.com/blog/tenda_w18e_security_research

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:w18e_firmware:16.01.0.8\(1625\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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