What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40846?

CVE-2022-40846 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.6%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-40846?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-40846. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.6%.

W15e Firmware CVE-2022-40846

MEDIUM

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79)

2022-11-15 cve@mitre.org

Tenda XSS W15e Firmware

4.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 15, 2022 - 03:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.8

DescriptionNVD

In Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576), a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists allowing an attacker to execute JavaScript code via the applications stored hostname.

AnalysisAI

In Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576), a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists allowing an attacker to execute JavaScript code via the applications stored hostname. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) (CWE-79), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. In Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576), a Stored Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists allowing an attacker to execute JavaScript code via the applications stored hostname. Affected products include: Tenda W15E Firmware.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Sanitize all user input, use Content-Security-Policy headers, encode output contextually (HTML, JS, URL). Use frameworks with built-in XSS protection.