CVE-2022-28664
CWE-787Published: August 5, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in the httpd unescape functionality of FreshTomato 2022.1. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to memory corruption. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.The `freshtomato-mips` has a vulnerable URL-decoding feature that can lead to memory corruption.
Risk Analysis
FreshTomato 2022.1 is affected by a memory corruption vulnerability in the httpd unescape functionality for MIPS architectures. Remote attackers can trigger this via specially crafted HTTP requests. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update to the latest firmware version. Limit administrative access to the device to authorized users only.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-28664 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-28664 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts