CVE-2022-2486 WAVLINK WN535K2/WN535K3 os command injection
Attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on WAVLINK WN535K2/K3 routers via the mesh upgrade interface, potentially compromising the device.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-2486?
CVE-2022-2486 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in WAVLINK WN535K2, published on 20 Jul 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in WAVLINK WN535K2 and WN535K3. This affects an unknown part of the file /cgi-bin/mesh.cgi?page=upgrade. The manipulation of the argument key leads to os command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Weakness: CWE-78
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-2486?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Wavlink Wl-Wn535k2 Firmware, Wavlink Wl-Wn535k3 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2486?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-2486 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2022-2486 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-2486 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in WAVLINK WN535K2
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8qm-jmpw-q7p3.