CVE-2022-46552 Command injection in n/a

High 8.8 Published 2 Feb 2023 Updated 27 Mar 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on D-Link DIR-846 routers via a crafted POST request to the DHCP static list parameter.

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-2022-46552?

CVE-2022-46552 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

D-Link DIR-846 Firmware FW100A53DBR was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the lan(0)_dhcps_staticlist parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted POST request.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-46552?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Dlink Dir-846 Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46552?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-46552 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-2022-46552 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-46552 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4mwq-46m8-4mgj.