What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-46436?

CVE-2024-46436 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.3 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.0%.

Which versions of W18E Firmware are affected by CVE-2024-46436?

Organizations using Tenda W18E face notable risk from CVE-2024-46436, a hard-coded credentials vulnerability rated CVSS 8.3.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-46436?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-46436. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.0%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2024-46436?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems running Tenda W18E and apply vendor patches promptly. Audit authentication configurations and rotate any potentially compromised credentials.

W18E Firmware CVE-2024-46436

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2025-02-10 cve@mitre.org

Tenda Authentication Bypass W18E Firmware

8.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.3 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 28, 2026 - 18:25 vuln.today

PoC Detected

Mar 25, 2025 - 17:38 vuln.today

Public exploit code

CVE Published

Feb 10, 2025 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 8.3

DescriptionCVE.org

Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service.

AnalysisAI

Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.3), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798), which allows attackers to gain access using credentials embedded in source code. Hardcoded credentials in Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain root access to the device over the telnet service. Affected products include: Tenda W18E Firmware.

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.