How severe is CVE-2022-29778?

CVE-2022-29778 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-2022-29778 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29778?

CVE-2022-29778 affects Dlink Dir-890l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29778?

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-2022-29778 published?

CVE-2022-29778 was published on 2022-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29778

CVE-2022-29778 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-890l 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dlink Dir-890l Firmware
Published: 2022-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-890L 1.20b01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code due to the hardcoded option Wake-On-Lan for the parameter 'descriptor' at SetVirtualServerSettings.php

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29778?: D-Link DIR-890L 1.20b01 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code due to the hardcoded option Wake-On-Lan for the parameter 'descriptor' at SetVirtualServerSettings.php
How severe is CVE-2022-29778?: CVE-2022-29778 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-2022-29778 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29778?: CVE-2022-29778 affects Dlink Dir-890l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29778?: 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-2022-29778 published?: CVE-2022-29778 was published on 2022-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-890l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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