Is CVE-2022-41518 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-41518 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-41518 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-41518 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-41518?

CVE-2022-41518 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-41518

CWE-78Published: October 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK NR1800X V9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the UploadFirmwareFile function at /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A command injection vulnerability exists in the UploadFirmwareFile function of the TOTOLINK NR1800X. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update their TOTOLINK NR1800X firmware to the latest version provided by the vendor.

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-2022-41518 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.