Is CVE-2022-0162 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-0162 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-0162 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-0162 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-0162?

CVE-2022-0162 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-0162

CWE-319Published: February 9, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The vulnerability exists in TP-Link TL-WR841N V11 3.16.9 Build 160325 Rel.62500n wireless router due to transmission of authentication information in cleartextbase64 format. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to intercept credentials and subsequently perform administrative operations on the affected device through web-based management interface.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-0162 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.