CVE-2022-2488
CVE-2022-2488 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn535k2 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn535k2 Firmware
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Description
A vulnerability was found in WAVLINK WN535K2 and WN535K3 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /cgi-bin/touchlist_sync.cgi. The manipulation of the argument IP leads to os command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-2488?
- A vulnerability was found in WAVLINK WN535K2 and WN535K3 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file /cgi-bin/touchlist_sync.cgi. The manipulation of the argument IP leads to os command injection. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
- How severe is CVE-2022-2488?
- CVE-2022-2488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-2488 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-2488?
- CVE-2022-2488 primarily affects Wavlink Wl-wn535k2 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-2022-2488?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-2488 published?
- CVE-2022-2488 was published on 2022-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/1angx/webray.com.cn/blob/main/Wavlink/Wavlink%20touchlist_sync.cgi.md
- https://vuldb.com/?id.204539
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2024-1999
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn535k2_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn535k3_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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