Is CVE-2022-28493 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-28493 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-28493 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-28493 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28493?

CVE-2022-28493 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-28493

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: March 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in TOTOLINK CP900 V6.3c.566 allows attackers to start the Telnet service,

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the TOTOLINK CP900 allows an unauthenticated attacker to remotely enable the Telnet service. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a significant risk as it provides a pathway for unauthorized remote access to the device.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the TOTOLINK CP900 firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, disable Telnet and use secure protocols like SSH if available.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-28493 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.