How severe is CVE-2022-28955?

CVE-2022-28955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-28955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28955?

CVE-2022-28955 affects Dlink Dir-816l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28955?

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-2022-28955 published?

CVE-2022-28955 was published on 2022-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28955

CVE-2022-28955 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-816l Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dlink Dir-816l Firmware
Published: 2022-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access control issue in D-Link DIR816L_FW206b01 allows unauthenticated attackers to access folders folder_view.php and category_view.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28955?: An access control issue in D-Link DIR816L_FW206b01 allows unauthenticated attackers to access folders folder_view.php and category_view.php.
How severe is CVE-2022-28955?: CVE-2022-28955 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-28955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28955?: CVE-2022-28955 affects Dlink Dir-816l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28955?: 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-2022-28955 published?: CVE-2022-28955 was published on 2022-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-816l_firmware:206b01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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