CVE-2022-45977 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 12 Dec 2022 Updated 22 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Tenda AX12 routers via the setMacFilterCfg function, potentially compromising the device.

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-2022-45977?

CVE-2022-45977 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda AX12 V22.03.01.21_CN was found to have a command injection vulnerability via /goform/setMacFilterCfg function.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45977?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda Ax12 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45977?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45977 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-2022-45977 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-45977 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4pmx-vh95-832r.