What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40845?

CVE-2022-40845 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.7%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-40845?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-40845. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.7%.

W15e Firmware CVE-2022-40845

MEDIUM

Direct Request ('Forced Browsing') (CWE-425)

2022-11-15 cve@mitre.org

Tenda Information Disclosure W15e Firmware

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

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:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 15, 2022 - 02:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

The Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576) is affected by a password exposure vulnerability. When combined with the improper authorization/improper session management vulnerability, an attacker with access to the router may be able to expose sensitive information which they're not explicitly authorized to have.

AnalysisAI

The Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576) is affected by a password exposure vulnerability. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-425. The Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576) is affected by a password exposure vulnerability. When combined with the improper authorization/improper session management vulnerability, an attacker with access to the router may be able to expose sensitive information which they're not explicitly authorized to have. Affected products include: Tenda W15E Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.