CVE-2022-20700
CVE-2022-20700 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Rv340 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-03). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 10.0)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-03)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-25950
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-03)
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Cisco Rv340 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-20700?
- Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.
- How severe is CVE-2022-20700?
- CVE-2022-20700 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 10.0, 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-2022-20700 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2022-20700 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-20700?
- CVE-2022-20700 primarily affects Cisco Rv340 Firmware. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-20700?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2022-20700 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-20700 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-25950. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-03).
- When was CVE-2022-20700 published?
- CVE-2022-20700 was published on 2022-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6D
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-20700
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv340_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv340w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv345_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv345p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv160_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv160w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv260_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv260p_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:cisco:rv260w_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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