CVE-2022-38313
CWE-787Published: September 7, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Tenda AC18 router v15.03.05.19 and v15.03.05.05 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the time parameter at /goform/saveParentControlInfo.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability is a stack overflow in the Tenda AC18 router caused by improper handling of the time parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it allows for remote code execution without authentication.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network-based attack vector and low complexity.
Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by Tenda for the AC18 router.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-38313 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-38313 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts