CVE-2022-37841

Name: CVE-2022-37841
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T17:15:08.427+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-37841 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	A860r Firmware	4.1.2cu.5182_b20201027

References

https://github.com/1759134370/iot/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A860R/2.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/1759134370/iot/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A860R/2.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-37841?

In TOTOLINK A860R V4.1.2cu.5182_B20201027 there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.

How severe is CVE-2022-37841?

CVE-2022-37841 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37841?

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