Is CVE-2022-46538 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46538 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46538 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46538 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46538?

CVE-2022-46538 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46538

CWE-78Published: December 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Tenda F1203 V2.0.1.6 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the mac parameter at /goform/WriteFacMac.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Tenda F1203 router contains a command injection vulnerability in its web interface that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This is a critical risk that could lead to total device takeover.

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

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates from Tenda. If no update is available, restrict access to the device management interface to trusted networks.

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-2022-46538 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.