CVE-2022-40486

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—Elevated

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 v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 74.9%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 28, 2022

Last Modified

May 21, 2025

References (6)

cve@mitrehttps://github.com/gscamelo/TP-Link-Archer-AX10-V1/blob/main/README.md
cve@mitrehttps://www.tp-link.com/br/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax10/
cve@mitrehttps://www.tp-link.com/br/support/download/archer-ax10/v1/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://github.com/gscamelo/TP-Link-Archer-AX10-V1/blob/main/README.md
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.tp-link.com/br/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax10/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.tp-link.com/br/support/download/archer-ax10/v1/

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-94Improper Control of Generation of Code (Code Injection)

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2022-40486?

CVE-2022-40486 is a high vulnerability published on September 28, 2022. 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.

When was CVE-2022-40486 disclosed?

CVE-2022-40486 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 28, 2022, with the most recent update on May 21, 2025. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2022-40486 actively exploited?

CVE-2022-40486 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 74.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40486?

CVE-2022-40486 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2022-40486?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2022-40486, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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