Is CVE-2022-34045 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34045 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34045 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-34045 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34045?

CVE-2022-34045 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-34045

CWE-798Published: July 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Wavlink WN530HG4 M30HG4.V5030.191116 was discovered to contain a hardcoded encryption/decryption key for its configuration files at /etc_ro/lighttpd/www/cgi-bin/ExportAllSettings.sh.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Wavlink WN530HG4 router uses a hardcoded encryption key for its configuration files. This allows an attacker to decrypt sensitive settings, resulting in a critical 9.8 CVSS score.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware if a patch is available and avoid exposing the device management interface to the public internet.

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-2022-34045 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.