What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-46430?

CVE-2024-46430 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.1%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-46430?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-46430. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.1%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-46430?

Within 7 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

W18E Firmware CVE-2024-46430

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2025-02-10 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Tenda W18E Firmware

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-284 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2025 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V8 - Authorization Access control enforcement MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Defense Evasion The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). 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: 0.10%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

No patch listed yet 0.1% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026

Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

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No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Unauthorized password change via the web management portal allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to change the administrator password by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the setLoginPassword function, bypassing the authentication mechanism. Affected products include: Tenda W18E Firmware.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM

AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

PoC Detected

Mar 25, 2025 - 18:12 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 10, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. Unauthorized password change via the web management portal allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to change the administrator password by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the setLoginPassword function, bypassing the authentication mechanism.

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Why It Matters

CVE-2024-46430 presents notable security risk, a improper access control vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Moderate

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.1%

Top 73% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.1%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Controlled

Automatable· derived

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +32

PoC: +20

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Authentication Bypass CRITICAL

Authentication bypass attacks exploit flaws in the verification mechanisms that control access to systems and applications.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

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

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