How severe is CVE-2022-26532?

CVE-2022-26532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-26532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-26532?

CVE-2022-26532 primarily affects Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware. In total, 80 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-26532?

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-2022-26532 published?

CVE-2022-26532 was published on 2022-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-26532

CVE-2022-26532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware
Published: 2022-05-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A argument injection vulnerability in the 'packet-trace' CLI command of Zyxel USG/ZyWALL series firmware versions 4.09 through 4.71, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.21, ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.21, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.21, NSG series firmware versions 1.00 through 1.33 Patch 4, NXC2500 firmware version 6.10(AAIG.3) and earlier versions, NAP203 firmware version 6.25(ABFA.7) and earlier versions, NWA50AX firmware version 6.25(ABYW.5) and earlier versions, WAC500 firmware version 6.30(ABVS.2) and earlier versions, and WAX510D firmware version 6.30(ABTF.2) and earlier versions, that could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands by including crafted arguments to the CLI command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-26532?: A argument injection vulnerability in the 'packet-trace' CLI command of Zyxel USG/ZyWALL series firmware versions 4.09 through 4.71, USG FLEX series firmware versions 4.50 through 5.21, ATP series firmware versions 4.32 through 5.21, VPN series firmware versions 4.30 through 5.21, NSG series firmware versions 1.00 through 1.33 Patch 4, NXC2500 firmware version 6.10(AAIG.3) and earlier versions, NAP203 firmware version 6.25(ABFA.7) and earlier versions, NWA50AX firmware version 6.25(ABYW.5) and earlier versions, WAC500 firmware version 6.30(ABVS.2) and earlier versions, and WAX510D firmware version 6.30(ABTF.2) and earlier versions, that could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary OS commands by including crafted arguments to the CLI command.
How severe is CVE-2022-26532?: CVE-2022-26532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-26532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-26532?: CVE-2022-26532 primarily affects Zyxel Vpn100 Firmware. In total, 80 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-26532?: 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-2022-26532 published?: CVE-2022-26532 was published on 2022-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (80)

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cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:atp800_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_110_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_1100_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_1900_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_40_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg_flex_700_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg20_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg210_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg2200_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:usg310_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nsg300_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nsg300_firmware:1.33:patch2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nsg300_firmware:1.33:patch3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:zyxel:nsg300_firmware:1.33:patch4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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