W18E Firmware
CVE-2024-46429
HIGH
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A07:2025 - Authentication Failures
ASVS 5.0
V6 - Authentication Credential externalization
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Persistence, Credential Access The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| Impact | CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: adjacent network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.40%. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
A hardcoded credentials vulnerability in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access the web management portal using a default guest account with administrative. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.
RemediationAI
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Remove hard-coded credentials, use environment variables or secrets management, rotate exposed credentials immediately.
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This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. A hardcoded credentials vulnerability in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access the web management portal using a default guest account with administrative privileges. Affected products include: Tenda W18E Firmware.
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CVSS VectorNVD
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A hardcoded credentials vulnerability in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access the web management portal using a default guest account with administrative privileges.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using Tenda W18E face significant risk from CVE-2024-46429, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated CVSS 8.8. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or commands on affected systems, potentially leading to full system compromise. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available, increasing the risk of exploitation. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and consider compensating controls in the interim.
Apply vendor patch. If immediate patching is not feasible: (1) Implement network-level access controls; (2) Enable MFA where possible; (3) Monitor authentication logs for anomalous access.
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Attack Technique
Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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