How severe is CVE-2022-37842?

CVE-2022-37842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37842?

CVE-2022-37842 affects Totolink A860r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37842?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-37842 published?

CVE-2022-37842 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37842

CVE-2022-37842 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Totolink A860r Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Totolink A860r Firmware
Published: 2022-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027, the parameters in infostat.cgi are not filtered, causing a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37842?: In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027, the parameters in infostat.cgi are not filtered, causing a buffer overflow vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-37842?: CVE-2022-37842 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37842?: CVE-2022-37842 affects Totolink A860r Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-37842 published?: CVE-2022-37842 was published on 2022-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/1759134370/iot/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A860R/1.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:totolink:a860r_firmware:4.1.2cu.5182_b20201027:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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