Is CVE-2022-48066 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-48066 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-48066 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-48066 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-48066?

CVE-2022-48066 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-48066

CWE-287Published: January 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue in the component global.so of Totolink A830R V4.1.2cu.5182 allows attackers to bypass authentication via a crafted cookie.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in the Totolink A830R allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication by using a specially crafted cookie. With a CVSS score of 9.8, it is considered critical due to the ease of remote exploitation and the potential for full system compromise.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update the Totolink A830R firmware to a version beyond 4.1.2cu.5182 if available and ensure the device 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-2022-48066 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-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.