CVE-2022-2488: wavlink wl-wn535k2_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-2488 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in wavlink wl-wn535k2_firmware. EPSS estimates a 33.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 20-07-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 15-04-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

A vulnerability was found in WAVLINK WN535K2 and WN535K3 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /cgi-bin/touchlist_sync.cgi. The manipulation of the argument IP leads to os command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

• CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.