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CVE-2022-40845

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576) is affected by a password exposure vulnerability.

Published Nov 15, 2022CWE-425EPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2022-40845 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Tenda AC1200 Router model W15Ev2 V15.11.0.10(1576) is affected by a password exposure vulnerability. When combined with the improper authorization/improper session management vulnerability, an attacker with access to the router may be able to expose sensitive information which they're not explicitly authorized to have.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40845?

CVE-2022-40845 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 15, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2022-40845?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-40845?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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