How severe is CVE-2024-6189?

CVE-2024-6189 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-2024-6189 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-2024-6189?

CVE-2024-6189 affects Tendacn A301 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6189?

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-2024-6189 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6189 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47328.

When was CVE-2024-6189 published?

CVE-2024-6189 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6189

CVE-2024-6189 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tendacn A301 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
CVSS v4: 8.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47328
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Tendacn A301 Firmware
Published: 2024-06-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability was found in Tenda A301 15.13.08.12. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function fromSetWirelessRepeat of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet. The manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-269160. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6189?: A vulnerability was found in Tenda A301 15.13.08.12. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function fromSetWirelessRepeat of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet. The manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-269160. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.
How severe is CVE-2024-6189?: CVE-2024-6189 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-2024-6189 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-2024-6189?: CVE-2024-6189 affects Tendacn A301 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6189?: 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-2024-6189 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6189 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47328.
When was CVE-2024-6189 published?: CVE-2024-6189 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tendacn:a301_firmware:15.13.08.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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