Is CVE-2022-38823 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38823 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38823 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38823 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38823?

CVE-2022-38823 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38823

CWE-798Published: September 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518, there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability involves a hard-coded root password present in a configuration file within the TOTOLINK T6 firmware. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows for full system compromise by an unauthenticated attacker.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network-accessible nature of the device.

Recommended Action

Users should update to the latest available firmware version provided by the manufacturer. Ensure the device is not exposed directly to the internet and change default credentials if possible.

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-2022-38823 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.