How severe is CVE-2022-46912?

CVE-2022-46912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46912 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46912?

CVE-2022-46912 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46912?

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-2022-46912 published?

CVE-2022-46912 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46912

CVE-2022-46912 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wr841n 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware
Published: 2022-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue in the firmware update process of TP-Link TL-WR841N / TL-WA841ND V7 3.13.9 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46912?: An issue in the firmware update process of TP-Link TL-WR841N / TL-WA841ND V7 3.13.9 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image.
How severe is CVE-2022-46912?: CVE-2022-46912 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46912 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46912?: CVE-2022-46912 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr841n Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46912?: 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-2022-46912 published?: CVE-2022-46912 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841nd_v7_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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