Is CVE-2022-40111 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-40111 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-40111 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-40111 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40111?

CVE-2022-40111 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-40111

CWE-798Published: September 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In TOTOLINK A3002R TOTOLINK-A3002R-He-V1.1.1-B20200824.0128 in the shadow.sample file, root is hardcoded in the firmware.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TOTOLINK A3002R firmware contains a hardcoded root account in a configuration file. This critical flaw allows for full system compromise and is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by TOTOLINK to address this security oversight.

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-2022-40111 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.