How severe is CVE-2022-40486?

CVE-2022-40486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40486?

CVE-2022-40486 affects Tp-link Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40486?

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-2022-40486 published?

CVE-2022-40486 was published on 2022-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40486

CVE-2022-40486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Tp-link Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware
Published: 2022-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-40486?: CVE-2022-40486 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40486?: CVE-2022-40486 affects Tp-link Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40486?: 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-2022-40486 published?: CVE-2022-40486 was published on 2022-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:archer_ax10_v1_firmware:1.3.1:20220401:*:*:*:*:*:*

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