Is CVE-2022-42484 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-42484 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-42484 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-42484 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-42484?

CVE-2022-42484 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-42484

CWE-78Published: January 30, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the httpd logs/view.cgi functionality of FreshTomato 2022.5. A specially crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows for OS command injection via the logs/view.cgi functionality in FreshTomato. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a critical risk as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

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

Recommended Action

Users should update to a patched version of the firmware if available. Ensure that the device management interface is not exposed to the public internet.

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-2022-42484 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.