CVE-2024-6189: A vulnerability was found in Tenda A301 15.13.08.12

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HIGH 8.8MITIGATE

CVE-2024-6189 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting a301 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 A301 15.13.08.12. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function fromSetWirelessRepeat of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet. The manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-269160. NOTE: The vendor was contacted earl

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-121, CWE-787
Published	2024-06-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulDB · Vendor: tendacn

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-06-20 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

tendacn a301 firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 15.13.08.12

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 15.13.08.12

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-2024-6189?

a301 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-6189 being exploited?

CVE-2024-6189 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-2024-6189 affect?

CVE-2024-6189 affects a301 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). A vulnerability was found in Tenda A301 15.13.08.12. It has been classified as critical. Affected is the function fromSetWirelessRepeat of the file /goform/WifiExtraSet. The manipulation of the argument wpapsk_crypto leads to stack-based bu

How urgent is CVE-2024-6189?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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