CVE-2024-52788: Tenda W9 v1.0.0.7(4456) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which

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HIGH 8.0MITIGATE

CVE-2024-52788 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.0) affecting w9 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Tenda W9 v1.0.0.7(4456) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.0 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 65%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2024-11-19
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: tenda

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-11-19 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:07 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-2024-52788?

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

Is CVE-2024-52788 being exploited?

CVE-2024-52788 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-2024-52788 affect?

CVE-2024-52788 affects w9 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.0). Tenda W9 v1.0.0.7(4456) was discovered to contain a hardcoded password vulnerability in /etc_ro/shadow, which allows attackers to log in as root.

How urgent is CVE-2024-52788?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

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CVE-2024-4241 HIGH 8.8 MITIGATE A vulnerability was found in Tenda W9 1.0.0.7(4456)
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