Is CVE-2022-35491 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-35491 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-35491 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-35491 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35491?

CVE-2022-35491 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-35491

CWE-798Published: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK A3002RU V3.0.0-B20220304.1804 has a hardcoded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Totolink A3002RU contains a hardcoded root password within a sample configuration file. This critical vulnerability allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to gain full administrative control over the device.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to a version that removes the hardcoded credentials and ensure default passwords are changed.

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-2022-35491 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.