Is CVE-2022-42170 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42170 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42170 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42170 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42170?

CVE-2022-42170 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42170

CWE-787Published: October 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda AC10 V15.03.06.23 contains a Stack overflow vulnerability via /goform/formWifiWpsStart.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A stack overflow vulnerability exists in the Tenda AC10 firmware related to Wi-Fi WPS settings. This critical issue allows remote attackers to trigger a crash or execute code, posing a significant security risk.

There is no public exploit information available, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the Tenda AC10 firmware to the latest version. Restrict access to the device management interface to trusted network segments.

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-2022-42170 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.