CVE-2022-45005 Command injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 13 Dec 2022 Updated 22 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on IP-COM EW9 routers via the cmd_get_ping_output function, potentially compromising the device.

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-2022-45005?

CVE-2022-45005 is a critical command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 13 Dec 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IP-COM EW9 V15.11.0.14(9732) was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the cmd_get_ping_output function.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ip-Com Ew9 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45005?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45005 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-2022-45005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-cj3j-9fh8-m99q.