CVE-2022-28906 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 10 May 2022 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on TOTOLink N600R routers via the langtype parameter in the language configuration endpoint.

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-2022-28906?

CVE-2022-28906 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

TOTOLink N600R V5.3c.7159_B20190425 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the langtype parameter in /setting/setLanguageCfg.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-28906?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Totolink N600r Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28906?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-28906 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-2022-28906 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-28906 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xq2q-96g9-r4pc.