Is CVE-2022-48113 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-48113 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-48113 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-48113 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-48113?

CVE-2022-48113 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-48113

CWE-798Published: February 2, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A vulnerability in TOTOLINK N200RE_v5 firmware V9.3.5u.6139 allows unauthenticated attackers to access the telnet service via a crafted POST request. Attackers are also able to leverage this vulnerability to login as root via hardcoded credentials.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

TOTOLINK N200RE_v5 firmware V9.3.5u.6139 allows unauthenticated access to the telnet service and provides access via hardcoded credentials. This critical vulnerability allows full remote control of the device.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to a version newer than V9.3.5u.6139 and disable telnet access if it is not required.

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-2022-48113 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.