CVE-2022-40486 Code injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code on TP-Link Archer AX10 routers by uploading a crafted backup file.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-40486?

CVE-2022-40486 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-40486?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tp-Link Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40486?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-40486 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-40486 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-40486 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6jfx-5cxr-8qxw.

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