Is CVE-2022-28494 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-28494 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-28494 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-28494 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28494?

CVE-2022-28494 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-28494

CWE-78Published: March 23, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLink outdoor CPE CP900 V6.3c.566_B20171026 is discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the setUpgradeFW function via the filename parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

TOTOLink CP900 firmware contains a command injection vulnerability in the firmware upgrade function. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by sending a crafted request.

There is no public exploit known for this issue, and it is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should update the device firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability or restrict access to the management interface.

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-2022-28494 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.