Is CVE-2022-38828 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38828 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38828 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38828 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38828?

CVE-2022-38828 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38828

CWE-78Published: September 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518 is vulnerable to command injection via cstecgi.cgi

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOLINK T6 device is vulnerable to command injection via its CGI interface, which is remotely exploitable. With a critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands.

No public exploit is currently known, and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Update the TOTOLINK T6 firmware to a version newer than 4.1.5cu.709_B20210518.

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-2022-38828 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.