Is CVE-2022-37861 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-37861 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-37861 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-37861 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-37861?

CVE-2022-37861 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-37861

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: September 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in Tenhot TWS-100 V4.0-201809201424 router device. It is necessary to know that the device account password is allowed to escape the execution system command through the network tools in the network diagnostic component.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Tenhot TWS-100 router allows for remote code execution by exploiting the network diagnostic component through command injection. This critical 9.8-rated flaw allows an attacker to execute system commands.

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

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version. Ensure the router is not directly accessible from 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-2022-37861 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.