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CVE-2022-40486

Status: ModifiedHigh (8.8)—

TP Link Archer AX10 V1 Firmware Version 1.3.1 Build 20220401 Rel. 57450(5553) was discovered to allow authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted backup file.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

Tp-link — Archer Ax10 V1 Firmware

CWEs

References

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