CVE-2022-47697 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 31 Jan 2023 Updated 27 Mar 2025

Attackers can reset admin passwords on COMFAST CF-WR623N routers, leading to full account takeover and unauthorized control.

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-2022-47697?

CVE-2022-47697 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

COMFAST (Shenzhen Sihai Zhonglian Network Technology Co., Ltd) CF-WR623N Router firmware V2.3.0.1 and before is vulnerable to Account takeover. Anyone can reset the password of the admin accounts.

Weakness: CWE-640

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-47697?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Comfast Project Cf-Wr623n Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-47697?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-47697 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-47697 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-47697 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hppr-5p45-xr8c.