CVE-2022-45996 Command injection in n/a

High 7.2 Published 12 Dec 2022 Updated 22 Apr 2025

Attackers can execute arbitrary commands on Tenda W20E routers via the cmd_get_ping_output function.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-45996?

CVE-2022-45996 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Dec 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Tenda W20E V16.01.0.6(3392) is vulnerable to Command injection via cmd_get_ping_output.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-45996?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tenda W20e Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45996?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-45996 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-2022-45996 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-45996 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gfwq-rc4c-9m52.