CVE-2022-36613

Name: CVE-2022-36613
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-29T00:15:08.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36613 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. TOTOLINK N600R V4.3.0cu.7647_B20210106 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

TOTOLINK N600R V4.3.0cu.7647_B20210106 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.28%

20.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	N600r Firmware	4.3.0cu.7647_b20210106

References

https://github.com/whiter6666/CVE/blob/main/TOTOLINK_N600R/hard_code.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/whiter6666/CVE/blob/main/TOTOLINK_N600R/hard_code.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36613?

TOTOLINK N600R V4.3.0cu.7647_B20210106 was discovered to contain a hardcoded password for root at /etc/shadow.sample.

How severe is CVE-2022-36613?

CVE-2022-36613 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36613?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST