Is CVE-2022-46596 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46596 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46596 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46596 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46596?

CVE-2022-46596 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46596

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 del_num parameter in the icp_delete_img (sub_41DEDC) function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability is a stack overflow in the TRENDnet TEW755AP firmware caused by improper handling of the del_num parameter. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it represents a critical risk as it allows for remote code execution without authentication. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild.

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 its network-based attack vector and low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the TRENDnet TEW755AP firmware to a version beyond 1.13B01. Ensure the device is not exposed directly to the public internet.

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-2022-46596 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.