Is CVE-2022-44177 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-44177 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-44177 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-44177 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44177?

CVE-2022-44177 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44177

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda AC18 V15.03.05.19 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via function formWifiWpsStart.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow exists in the Tenda AC18 router within the formWifiWpsStart function. The critical 9.8 CVSS score reflects the potential for full system compromise by an unauthenticated remote attacker.

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

Recommended Action

Apply firmware updates for the Tenda AC18 to address this buffer overflow vulnerability.

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-2022-44177 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.