CVE-2022-40486: tp-link archer_ax10_v1_firmware Code Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-40486 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Code Injection vulnerability in tp-link archer_ax10_v1_firmware. EPSS estimates a 2.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 28-09-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 21-05-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.