CVE-2022-26518 Command injection in InRouter302

Critical 9.9 Published 12 May 2022 Updated 15 Apr 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary OS commands on InHand Networks InRouter302 devices via crafted network requests.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-26518?

CVE-2022-26518 is a critical command injection vulnerability in InHand Networks InRouter302, published on 12 May 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the console infactory_net functionality of InHand Networks InRouter302 V3.5.37. A specially-crafted series of network requests can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-26518?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Inhandnetworks Ir302 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26518?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-26518 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-2022-26518 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-26518 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-f4cx-vfr9-7qhc.