CVE-2024-4242: A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456)

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2024-4242 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting w9 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function formwrlSSIDget of the file /goform/wifiSSIDget. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overflow. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-262133 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about

Why this priority

High severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 29%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2024-04-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: tenda

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-04-26 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tenda w9 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 1.0.0.7\(4456\)

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-4242?

w9 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-4242 being exploited?

CVE-2024-4242 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-4242 affect?

CVE-2024-4242 affects w9 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects the function formwrlSSIDget of the file /goform/wifiSSIDget. The manipulation of the argument ssidIndex leads to stack-based buffer overf

How urgent is CVE-2024-4242?

Priority 49/100. High severity

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