CVE-2022-4498

Name: CVE-2022-4498
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-11T21:15:10.213+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-4498 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, running the latest available code, when receiving HTTP Basic Authentication the httpd service can be sent a crafted packet that causes a heap overflow. This can result in either a DoS (by crashing the httpd process) or an arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TP-Link routers, Archer C5 and WR710N-V1, running the latest available code, when receiving HTTP Basic Authentication the httpd service can be sent a crafted packet that causes a heap overflow. This can result in either a DoS (by crashing the httpd process) or an arbitrary code execution.

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

1.78%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Archer C5 Firmware	2_160201_us
Tp-Link	Tl-Wr710n Firmware	1_151022_us

References

https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/572615Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/572615Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource, VDB Entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/572615

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-4498?

How severe is CVE-2022-4498?

CVE-2022-4498 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-4498?

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