Is CVE-2022-38308 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38308 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38308 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38308 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38308?

CVE-2022-38308 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38308

CWE-78Published: September 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLink A700RU V7.4cu.2313_B20191024 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the lang parameter in the function cstesystem. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted payload.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a command injection flaw in the TOTOLink A700RU firmware. It allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the device firmware to a version that remediates the command injection vulnerability.

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-2022-38308 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.