CVE-2022-45768 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 7 Feb 2023 Updated 25 Mar 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary code on Edimax N300 routers via the formWlanMP function, posing a critical security risk.

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-2022-45768?

CVE-2022-45768 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Command Injection vulnerability in Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Router N300 Firmware BR428nS v3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the formWlanMP function.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45768?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Edimax Br-6428ns Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45768?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45768 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-2022-45768 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45768 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-39m8-rph8-x6gj.