CVE-2022-28896 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 10 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands and gain root privileges on D-Link DIR882 routers via a crafted payload in the subnet mask setting.

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-2022-28896?

CVE-2022-28896 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 May 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A command injection vulnerability in the component /setnetworksettings/SubnetMask of D-Link DIR882 DIR882A1_FW130B06 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28896?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-882 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28896?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28896 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-2022-28896 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28896 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crm4-q8rq-r3g4.