What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-52789?

CVE-2024-52789 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2024-52789?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2024-52789. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

W30e Firmware CVE-2024-52789

HIGH

Use of Hard-coded Credentials (CWE-798)

2024-11-19 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass Tenda W30e Firmware

8.0

CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: mitre

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-798 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. Sign in to read
Impact	CVSS score of 8.0 (HIGH). Attack characteristics: adjacent network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required. Public proof-of-concept exploit code is available.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain access using credentials embedded in source code.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).

No patch listed yet 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

Tenda W30E v2.0 V16.01.0.8 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.0), this vulnerability is 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. Tenda W30E v2.0 V16.01.0.8 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root. Affected products include: Tenda W30E Firmware.

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Severity by source

Vendor (mitre) PRIMARY 8.0 HIGH

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

Primary rating from Vendor (mitre) · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorVendor: mitre

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

DescriptionCVE.org

Tenda W30E v2.0 V16.01.0.8 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.4%

Top 68% exploitable

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

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 HIGH

CISA KEV No

Public POC Yes

EPSS 0.4%

Patch available No

Active threat No

Deciding rule

HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)

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

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

Poc

System Exposure· derived

Controlled

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +40

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:w30e_firmware:16.01.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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