Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE affects a named TP-Link Archer AX10 V1 firmware build and could let a logged-in attacker run code on the router through a crafted backup file. That can compromise network traffic, device settings, and availability. The sources do not show confirmed active exploitation or a specific fixed version.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for internet-reachable or broadly accessible router management interfaces. A compromised edge router can affect traffic, access control, and business continuity, but current provided evidence does not prove active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2022-40486 is a CWE-94 code execution issue in TP-Link Archer AX10 V1 firmware 1.3.1 Build 20220401 Rel. 57450(5553). The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely where TP-Link Archer AX10 V1 devices run the specified firmware and the management interface is reachable by authenticated users. The CVE metadata does not provide complete CPE data, so inventory confirmation is required.
Exploitation context
The source bundle says exploitation requires authentication and a crafted backup file. It does not cite CISA KEV listing, public in-the-wild exploitation, or a named malware campaign. Treat this as serious but not confirmed actively exploited from the provided evidence.
Researcher notes
The record identifies arbitrary code execution via crafted backup file and maps to CWE-94. Affected CPE fields are unavailable in the supplied bundle, and no source here names a fixed version. Validation should stay focused on firmware/build matching and management-plane exposure.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Archer AX10 V1 routers and record exact firmware builds.
- Check TP-Link support guidance for updated firmware or vendor mitigations.
- Restrict router administration to trusted management networks only.
- Disable remote administration if it is not required.
- Limit admin accounts and rotate credentials for exposed devices.
- Review use of backup restore functions to trusted administrators only.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether any Archer AX10 V1 runs firmware 1.3.1 Build 20220401 Rel. 57450(5553).
- Verify router administration is not reachable from untrusted networks.
- Review administrator accounts for unexpected users or weak access controls.
- Check TP-Link download/support pages for newer vendor firmware guidance.
- Inspect device logs and configuration changes for unusual administrative activity.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://github.com/gscamelo/TP-Link-Archer-AX10-V1/blob/main/README.mdCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.tp-link.com/br/home-networking/wifi-router/archer-ax10/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.tp-link.com/br/support/download/archer-ax10/v1/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
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