W18E Firmware
CVE-2024-46437
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Data exposure prevention
MITRE ATT&CK
2 techniques across 2 tactics: Collection, Discovery The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. |
| 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 | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. No authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 28, 2026
A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) web management portal allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to retrieve sensitive configuration information,. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), 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. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.
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This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) web management portal allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to retrieve sensitive configuration information, including WiFi SSID, WiFi password, and base64-encoded administrator credentials, by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the getQuickCfgWifiAndLogin function, bypassing authentication checks. Affected products include: Tenda W18E Firmware.
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AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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2DescriptionCVE.org
A sensitive information disclosure vulnerability in the Tenda W18E V16.01.0.8(1625) web management portal allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to retrieve sensitive configuration information, including WiFi SSID, WiFi password, and base64-encoded administrator credentials, by sending a specially crafted HTTP POST request to the getQuickCfgWifiAndLogin function, bypassing authentication checks.
Executive ViewAI
Organizations using the Tenda W18E should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2024-46437, a information exposure vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties. Proof-of-concept code is publicly available. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict endpoint access, redact sensitive data in logs.
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Attack Technique
Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.
Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org
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