CVE-2022-37841
CVE-2022-37841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Totolink A860r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Totolink A860r Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-37841?
- In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.
- How severe is CVE-2022-37841?
- CVE-2022-37841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-37841 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-37841?
- CVE-2022-37841 affects Totolink A860r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-37841?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-37841 published?
- CVE-2022-37841 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:totolink:a860r_firmware:4.1.2cu.5182_b20201027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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