Is CVE-2022-47697 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-47697 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-47697 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-47697 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-47697?

CVE-2022-47697 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-47697

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: January 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

COMFAST (Shenzhen Sihai Zhonglian Network Technology Co., Ltd) CF-WR623N Router firmware V2.3.0.1 and before is vulnerable to Account takeover. Anyone can reset the password of the admin accounts.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to reset the administrator password on affected CF-WR623N routers. This critical flaw enables complete account takeover and full control over the device.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV database. It is remotely exploitable due to the lack of authentication requirements.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by the manufacturer and ensure the router's web management interface is not exposed 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-2022-47697 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.