CVE-2024-2486

What it is

A vulnerability was found in Tenda AC18 15.03.05.05. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function formQuickIndex of the file /goform/QuickIndex. The manipulation of the argument PPPOEPassword leads to stack-based buffer overflow. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-256893 was assigned to this vulnerability.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2024-03-15 08:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 07:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.8 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2024-03-15 08:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 07:24 UTC

Exploit probability

1.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-121

Record status

Analyzed

Affected

• Tenda ac18 Firmware 15.03.05.05

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.8

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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