CVE-2022-41525
CWE-78Published: October 6, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TOTOLINK NR1800X V9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the OpModeCfg function at /cgi-bin/cstecgi.cgi.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary commands into the TOTOLINK NR1800X router via the OpModeCfg function. Given the CVSS score of 9.8, this is a critical flaw that could lead to full system compromise.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network-accessible vector.
Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by TOTOLINK for the NR1800X.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-41525 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-41525 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts