Is CVE-2022-34993 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34993 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34993 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-34993 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34993?

CVE-2022-34993 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-34993

CWE-798Published: August 4, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Totolink A3600R_Firmware V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201102 contains a hard code password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Totolink A3600R firmware contains a hard-coded root password in a sample configuration file. This critical vulnerability allows full system access, and the CVSS score of 9.8 reflects the high severity of such an exposure.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network vector and low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to a secure firmware version if available or restrict access to the device 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-2022-34993 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.