How severe is CVE-2022-26042?

CVE-2022-26042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26042 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26042?

CVE-2022-26042 affects Inhandnetworks Ir302 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26042?

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-2022-26042 published?

CVE-2022-26042 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26042

CVE-2022-26042 is a high-severity vulnerability in Inhandnetworks Ir302 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Inhandnetworks Ir302 Firmware
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the daretools binary functionality of InHand Networks InRouter302 V3.5.4. A specially-crafted network request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26042?: An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the daretools binary functionality of InHand Networks InRouter302 V3.5.4. A specially-crafted network request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a sequence of requests to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-26042?: CVE-2022-26042 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26042 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26042?: CVE-2022-26042 affects Inhandnetworks Ir302 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26042?: 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-2022-26042 published?: CVE-2022-26042 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:inhandnetworks:ir302_firmware:3.5.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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