Is CVE-2022-44174 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-44174 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-44174 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-44174 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44174?

CVE-2022-44174 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44174

CWE-120Published: November 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.05 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function formSetDeviceName.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow in the Tenda AC18 router's formSetDeviceName function presents a critical security risk. The CVSS score of 9.8 highlights the severity of this unauthenticated remote execution flaw.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Update the Tenda AC18 firmware to a version beyond 15.03.05.05.

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-2022-44174 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.