CVE-2022-40111

Name: CVE-2022-40111
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-06T17:15:08.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40111 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In TOTOLINK A3002R TOTOLINK-A3002R-He-V1.1.1-B20200824.0128 in the shadow.sample file, root is hardcoded in the firmware.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TOTOLINK A3002R TOTOLINK-A3002R-He-V1.1.1-B20200824.0128 in the shadow.sample file, root is hardcoded in the firmware.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Totolink	A3002r Firmware	1.1.1-b20200824.0128

References

https://github.com/1759134370/iot/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A3002R/4.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/1759134370/iot/blob/main/TOTOLINK/A3002R/4.mdBroken Link, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40111?

In TOTOLINK A3002R TOTOLINK-A3002R-He-V1.1.1-B20200824.0128 in the shadow.sample file, root is hardcoded in the firmware.

How severe is CVE-2022-40111?

CVE-2022-40111 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40111?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-40111?

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Source: NVD / NIST