How severe is CVE-2021-44882?

CVE-2021-44882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-44882 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-44882?

CVE-2021-44882 primarily affects Dlink Dir-878 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-44882?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-44882 published?

CVE-2021-44882 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-44882

CVE-2021-44882 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-878 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dlink Dir-878 Firmware
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link device DIR_878_FW1.30B08_Hotfix_02 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the twsystem function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HNAP1 POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-44882?: D-Link device DIR_878_FW1.30B08_Hotfix_02 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability in the twsystem function. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted HNAP1 POST request.
How severe is CVE-2021-44882?: CVE-2021-44882 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-44882 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-44882?: CVE-2021-44882 primarily affects Dlink Dir-878 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44882?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-44882 published?: CVE-2021-44882 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-878_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-878_firmware:1.30b08:hotfix_02_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*

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