What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40486?

CVE-2022-40486 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-40486?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-40486. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.6%.

Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware CVE-2022-40486

HIGH

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2022-09-28 cve@mitre.org

RCE Code Injection Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Sep 28, 2022 - 13:15 nvd

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionNVD

TP Link Archer AX10 V1 Firmware Version 1.3.1 Build 20220401 Rel. 57450(5553) was discovered to allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted backup file.

AnalysisAI

TP Link Archer AX10 V1 Firmware Version 1.3.1 Build 20220401 Rel. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. TP Link Archer AX10 V1 Firmware Version 1.3.1 Build 20220401 Rel. 57450(5553) was discovered to allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted backup file. Affected products include: Tp-Link Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware. Version information: Version 1.3.1.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.