CVE-2022-28497 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 a crafted request to the bootloader 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-2022-28497?

CVE-2022-28497 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 is discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the mtd_write_bootloader function via the filename parameter. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted request.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28497?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink Cp900 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28497?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28497 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-2022-28497 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28497 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-32gf-4f3g-h8fw.