Is CVE-2022-44249 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-44249 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-44249 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-44249 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44249?

CVE-2022-44249 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44249

CWE-78Published: November 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TOTOLINK NR1800X V9.1.0u.6279_B20210910 contains a command injection via the FileName parameter in the UploadFirmwareFile function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a command injection flaw in the firmware update process of certain TOTOLINK devices. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a critical risk as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.

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

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by the manufacturer to address this command injection flaw.

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-2022-44249 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.