Is CVE-2022-31874 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-31874 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-31874 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-31874 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-31874?

CVE-2022-31874 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-31874

CWE-77Published: June 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

ASUS RT-N53 3.0.0.4.376.3754 has a command injection vulnerability in the SystemCmd parameter of the apply.cgi interface.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The ASUS RT-N53 router is vulnerable to command injection via the apply.cgi interface, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This critical flaw allows for full device compromise.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the ASUS RT-N53 firmware to the latest available version.

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-2022-31874 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.