CVE-2022-28496 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 23 Mar 2023 Updated 25 Feb 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on TOTOLink outdoor CPE devices via crafted requests to the setPasswordCfg function.

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

What is CVE-2022-28496?

CVE-2022-28496 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

TOTOLink outdoor CPE CP900 V6.3c.566_B20171026 discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the setPasswordCfg function via the adminuser and adminpassparameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28496?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink Cp900 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28496?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28496 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-2022-28496 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28496 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vvv3-7crr-pxrc.