CVE-2022-28573 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 2 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on D-Link DIR-823-Pro routers via the system_time_timezone parameter in the SetNTPserverSeting 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-2022-28573?

CVE-2022-28573 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-823-Pro v1.0.2 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the function SetNTPserverSeting. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the system_time_timezone parameter.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28573?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-823 Pro Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28573?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28573 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-2022-28573 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28573 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hp9x-3xwh-q8cv.