CVE-2022-42160 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 13 Oct 2022 Updated 16 May 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on D-Link COVR mesh routers via the system_time_timezone parameter in NTP settings.

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

What is CVE-2022-42160?

CVE-2022-42160 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Oct 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link COVR 1200,1202,1203 v1.08 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the system_time_timezone parameter at function SetNTPServerSettings.

Weakness: CWE-77

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-42160?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Dlink Covr 1200 Firmware, Dlink Covr 1202 Firmware, Dlink Covr 1203 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-42160 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-2022-42160 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-42160 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-784c-xcf7-3mm9.