Is CVE-2022-42233 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42233 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42233 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42233 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42233?

CVE-2022-42233 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42233

CWE-287Published: October 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda 11N with firmware version V5.07.33_cn suffers from an Authentication Bypass vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Tenda 11N firmware version V5.07.33_cn is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access, warranting a 9.8 CVSS score.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to a version that addresses this authentication bypass.

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-2022-42233 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-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.