How severe is CVE-2022-28896?

CVE-2022-28896 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-2022-28896 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-2022-28896?

CVE-2022-28896 affects Dlink Dir-882 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28896?

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-2022-28896 published?

CVE-2022-28896 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28896

CVE-2022-28896 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-882 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: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dir-882 Firmware
Published: 2022-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability in the component /setnetworksettings/SubnetMask of D-Link DIR882 DIR882A1_FW130B06 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28896?: A command injection vulnerability in the component /setnetworksettings/SubnetMask of D-Link DIR882 DIR882A1_FW130B06 allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload.
How severe is CVE-2022-28896?: CVE-2022-28896 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-2022-28896 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-2022-28896?: CVE-2022-28896 affects Dlink Dir-882 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28896?: 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-2022-28896 published?: CVE-2022-28896 was published on 2022-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-882_firmware:1.30b06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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