CVE-2022-38823
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
1.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518, there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-09-16
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-38823?
In TOTOLINK T6 V4.1.5cu.709_B20210518, there is a hard coded password for root in /etc/shadow.sample.
Is CVE-2022-38823 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2022-38823 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-38823?
CVE-2022-38823 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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