How severe is CVE-2022-48194?

CVE-2022-48194 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-2022-48194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-48194?

CVE-2022-48194 affects Tp-link Tl-wr902ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48194?

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-2022-48194 published?

CVE-2022-48194 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48194

CVE-2022-48194 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wr902ac Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wr902ac Firmware
Published: 2022-12-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-Link TL-WR902AC devices through V3 0.9.1 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by uploading a crafted firmware update because the signature check is inadequate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48194?: TP-Link TL-WR902AC devices through V3 0.9.1 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) by uploading a crafted firmware update because the signature check is inadequate.
How severe is CVE-2022-48194?: CVE-2022-48194 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-2022-48194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-48194?: CVE-2022-48194 affects Tp-link Tl-wr902ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48194?: 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-2022-48194 published?: CVE-2022-48194 was published on 2022-12-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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