Is CVE-2022-37842 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-37842 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-37842 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-37842 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-37842?

CVE-2022-37842 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-37842

CWE-120Published: September 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027, the parameters in infostat.cgi are not filtered, causing a buffer overflow vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOLINK A860R firmware contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in infostat.cgi due to improper input filtering. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Ensure the device is running the latest firmware version provided by the manufacturer.

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-2022-37842 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.