CVE-2022-30075Archer Ax50 Firmware Vulnerability
In TP-Link Router AX50 firmware 210730 and older, import of a malicious backup file via web interface can lead to remote code execution due to improper validation.
Published Jun 9, 2022 · Updated Jul 9, 2026 · Also known as TR-22-0410
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-30075 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Archer Ax50 Firmware (Tp-Link).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 26, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Archer Ax50 Firmware <=210730, Archer Ax50 Firmware 210730.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
8.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
35%
Higher than 98.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
51/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Nov 26, 2024
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
3
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-30075
- advisoryhttps://github.com/aaronsvk
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisoryhttp://tp-link.com
Description
In TP-Link Router AX50 firmware 210730 and older, import of a malicious backup file via web interface can lead to remote code execution due to improper validation.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 26, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Archer Ax50 FirmwareTp-Link | See advisory | 210730 |
Patched Releases
Archer Ax50 Firmware
<=210730
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 26, 2024
Last updated
Jul 9, 2026
References
- advisoryweb.nvd.nist.gov · vuln
- advisorygithub.com · aaronsvk
- advisoryUSOM advisory
- advisorytp-link.com
- exploitgithub.com · CVE-2022-30075
FAQ
Common Questions.
In TP-Link Router AX50 firmware 210730 and older, import of a malicious backup file via web interface can lead to remote code execution due to improper validation.
Affected: Archer Ax50 Firmware (Tp-Link). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Nov 26, 2024.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Archer Ax50 Firmware <=210730, Archer Ax50 Firmware 210730.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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