How severe is CVE-2022-23900?

CVE-2022-23900 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-2022-23900 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23900?

CVE-2022-23900 affects Wavlink Wl-wn531p3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23900?

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-2022-23900 published?

CVE-2022-23900 was published on 2022-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23900

CVE-2022-23900 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn531p3 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn531p3 Firmware
Published: 2022-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability in the API of the Wavlink WL-WN531P3 router, version M31G3.V5030.201204, allows an attacker to achieve unauthorized remote code execution via a malicious POST request through /cgi-bin/adm.cgi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23900?: A command injection vulnerability in the API of the Wavlink WL-WN531P3 router, version M31G3.V5030.201204, allows an attacker to achieve unauthorized remote code execution via a malicious POST request through /cgi-bin/adm.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2022-23900?: CVE-2022-23900 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-2022-23900 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23900?: CVE-2022-23900 affects Wavlink Wl-wn531p3 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23900?: 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-2022-23900 published?: CVE-2022-23900 was published on 2022-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn531p3_firmware:m31g3.v5030.201204:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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