CVE-2022-46914

Name: CVE-2022-46914
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-20T20:15:11.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46914 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue in the firmware update process of TP-LINK TL-WA801N / TL-WA801ND V1 v3.12.16 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue in the firmware update process of TP-LINK TL-WA801N / TL-WA801ND V1 v3.12.16 and earlier allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tp-Link	Tl-Wa801n Firmware	<= 3.12.16
Tp-Link	Tl-Wa801nd V1 Firmware	<= 3.12.16

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46914?

How severe is CVE-2022-46914?

CVE-2022-46914 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46914?

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