CVE-2022-45768: edimax br-6428ns_firmware OS Command Injection

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2022-45768 is a high (CVSS 8.8) OS Command Injection vulnerability in edimax br-6428ns_firmware. EPSS estimates a 28.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.

Timeline

1. 07-02-2023
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 25-03-2025
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Command Injection vulnerability in Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Router N300 Firmware BR428nS v3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the formWlanMP function.

• 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.