Is CVE-2022-38829 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38829 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38829 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38829 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38829?

CVE-2022-38829 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38829

CWE-120Published: September 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda RX9_Pro V22.03.02.10 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via httpd/setMacFilterCfg.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in the Tenda RX9_Pro httpd service triggered by MAC filter configuration. It is remotely exploitable and rated as critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

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

Recommended Action

Update the Tenda RX9_Pro firmware to resolve the buffer overflow issue.

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-2022-38829 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.