CVE-2022-37176 Missing authorization in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 30 Aug 2022 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Attackers can remove the Wi-Fi password and force open security mode on Tenda AC6 routers by sending a crafted packet to the setWizard endpoint.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-37176?

CVE-2022-37176 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AC6(AC1200) v5.0 Firmware v02.03.01.114 and below contains a vulnerability which allows attackers to remove the Wi-Fi password and force the device into open security mode via a crafted packet sent to goform/setWizard.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-37176?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tendacn Ac6 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37176?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-37176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-37176 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-37176 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j2ch-2mcc-vpwr.