Is CVE-2022-44178 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-44178 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-44178 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-44178 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44178?

CVE-2022-44178 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44178

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 formWifiWpsOOB.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a buffer overflow in the Tenda AC18 router's formWifiWpsOOB function. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical as it allows for remote code execution without authentication.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable due to the network attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Tenda AC18 firmware to a version beyond 15.03.05.19 if available.

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-2022-44178 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.