CVE-2022-46585
CWE-787Published: December 30, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
TRENDnet TEW755AP 1.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the REMOTE_USER parameter in the get_access (sub_45AC2C) function.
Risk Analysis
The TRENDnet TEW755AP firmware is vulnerable to a critical stack overflow via the REMOTE_USER parameter. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute code, leading to a 9.8 CVSS score. No exploitation has been confirmed.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.
Apply the latest firmware update for the TEW755AP. Restrict access to the management interface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46585 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-787): Out-of-bounds write vulnerabilities can lead to data corruption, crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-46585 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts