Is CVE-2022-46588 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46588 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46588 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46588 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46588?

CVE-2022-46588 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46588

CWE-787Published: December 30, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

TRENDnet TEW755AP 1.13B01 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the sys_service parameter in the setup_wizard_mydlink (sub_4104B8) function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The TRENDnet TEW755AP firmware contains a critical stack overflow vulnerability in the sys_service parameter. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, resulting in a 9.8 CVSS score. No exploitation has been observed.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware update for the TEW755AP. Disable unnecessary services and restrict management access.

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-2022-46588 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.