RCE in TP-Link Archer Ax10 V1

CVE-2022-40486

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.

Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)

EPSS: 0.016 (72.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40486?
CVE-2022-40486 is a high-severity vulnerability in TP-Link Archer Ax10 V1, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-09-28.
How severe is CVE-2022-40486?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2022-40486 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.