CVE-2022-37149: wavlink wl-wn575a3_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-37149 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in wavlink wl-wn575a3_firmware. EPSS estimates a 2.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86.3% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.

Timeline

1. 30-08-2022
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 03-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

WAVLINK WL-WN575A3 RPT75A3.V4300.201217 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability when operating the file adm.cgi. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the username parameter.

• 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.