CVE-2022-38823
CVE-2022-38823 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Totolink T6 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-798.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-798
- Affected product: Totolink T6 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518, there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38823?
- In TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518, there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38823?
- CVE-2022-38823 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-2022-38823 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38823?
- CVE-2022-38823 affects Totolink T6 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38823?
- 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-2022-38823 published?
- CVE-2022-38823 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:totolink:t6_firmware:4.1.5cu.709_b20210518:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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