How severe is CVE-2022-32988?

CVE-2022-32988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32988 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32988?

CVE-2022-32988 affects Asus Dsl-n14u-b1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32988?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-32988 published?

CVE-2022-32988 was published on 2022-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32988

CVE-2022-32988 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Asus Dsl-n14u-b1 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
CVSS v2: 3.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Asus Dsl-n14u-b1 Firmware
Published: 2022-07-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in router Asus DSL-N14U-B1 1.1.2.3_805 via the "*list" parameters (e.g. filter_lwlist, keyword_rulelist, etc) in every ".asp" page containing a list of stored strings. The following asp files are affected: (1) cgi-bin/APP_Installation.asp, (2) cgi-bin/Advanced_ACL_Content.asp, (3) cgi-bin/Advanced_ADSL_Content.asp, (4) cgi-bin/Advanced_ASUSDDNS_Content.asp, (5) cgi-bin/Advanced_AiDisk_ftp.asp, (6) cgi-bin/Advanced_AiDisk_samba.asp, (7) cgi-bin/Advanced_DSL_Content.asp, (8) cgi-bin/Advanced_Firewall_Content.asp, (9) cgi-bin/Advanced_FirmwareUpgrade_Content.asp, (10) cgi-bin/Advanced_GWStaticRoute_Content.asp, (11) cgi-bin/Advanced_IPTV_Content.asp, (12) cgi-bin/Advanced_IPv6_Content.asp, (13) cgi-bin/Advanced_KeywordFilter_Content.asp, (14) cgi-bin/Advanced_LAN_Content.asp, (15) cgi-bin/Advanced_Modem_Content.asp, (16) cgi-bin/Advanced_PortTrigger_Content.asp, (17) cgi-bin/Advanced_QOSUserPrio_Content.asp, (18) cgi-bin/Advanced_QOSUserRules_Content.asp, (19) cgi-bin/Advanced_SettingBackup_Content.asp, (20) cgi-bin/Advanced_System_Content.asp, (21) cgi-bin/Advanced_URLFilter_Content.asp, (22) cgi-bin/Advanced_VPN_PPTP.asp, (23) cgi-bin/Advanced_VirtualServer_Content.asp, (24) cgi-bin/Advanced_WANPort_Content.asp, (25) cgi-bin/Advanced_WAdvanced_Content.asp, (26) cgi-bin/Advanced_WMode_Content.asp, (27) cgi-bin/Advanced_WWPS_Content.asp, (28) cgi-bin/Advanced_Wireless_Content.asp, (29) cgi-bin/Bandwidth_Limiter.asp, (30) cgi-bin/Guest_network.asp, (31) cgi-bin/Main_AccessLog_Content.asp, (32) cgi-bin/Main_AdslStatus_Content.asp, (33) cgi-bin/Main_Spectrum_Content.asp, (34) cgi-bin/Main_WebHistory_Content.asp, (35) cgi-bin/ParentalControl.asp, (36) cgi-bin/QIS_wizard.asp, (37) cgi-bin/QoS_EZQoS.asp, (38) cgi-bin/aidisk.asp, (39) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-1.asp, (40) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-2.asp, (41) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-3.asp, (42) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-4.asp, (43) cgi-bin/blocking.asp, (44) cgi-bin/cloud_main.asp, (45) cgi-bin/cloud_router_sync.asp, (46) cgi-bin/cloud_settings.asp, (47) cgi-bin/cloud_sync.asp, (48) cgi-bin/device-map/DSL_dashboard.asp, (49) cgi-bin/device-map/clients.asp, (50) cgi-bin/device-map/disk.asp, (51) cgi-bin/device-map/internet.asp, (52) cgi-bin/error_page.asp, (53) cgi-bin/index.asp, (54) cgi-bin/index2.asp, (55) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_PTM_manual_setting.asp, (56) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_admin_pass.asp, (57) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_annex_setting.asp, (58) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_bridge_cfg_tmp.asp, (59) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_detect.asp, (60) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_finish.asp, (61) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_ipoa_cfg_tmp.asp, (62) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_manual_setting.asp, (63) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_mer_cfg.asp, (64) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_mer_cfg_tmp.asp, (65) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_ppp_cfg.asp, (66) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_ppp_cfg_tmp.asp, (67) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_wireless.asp, (68) cgi-bin/query_wan_status.asp, (69) cgi-bin/query_wan_status2.asp, and (70) cgi-bin/start_apply.asp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32988?: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in router Asus DSL-N14U-B1 1.1.2.3_805 via the "*list" parameters (e.g. filter_lwlist, keyword_rulelist, etc) in every ".asp" page containing a list of stored strings. The following asp files are affected: (1) cgi-bin/APP_Installation.asp, (2) cgi-bin/Advanced_ACL_Content.asp, (3) cgi-bin/Advanced_ADSL_Content.asp, (4) cgi-bin/Advanced_ASUSDDNS_Content.asp, (5) cgi-bin/Advanced_AiDisk_ftp.asp, (6) cgi-bin/Advanced_AiDisk_samba.asp, (7) cgi-bin/Advanced_DSL_Content.asp, (8) cgi-bin/Advanced_Firewall_Content.asp, (9) cgi-bin/Advanced_FirmwareUpgrade_Content.asp, (10) cgi-bin/Advanced_GWStaticRoute_Content.asp, (11) cgi-bin/Advanced_IPTV_Content.asp, (12) cgi-bin/Advanced_IPv6_Content.asp, (13) cgi-bin/Advanced_KeywordFilter_Content.asp, (14) cgi-bin/Advanced_LAN_Content.asp, (15) cgi-bin/Advanced_Modem_Content.asp, (16) cgi-bin/Advanced_PortTrigger_Content.asp, (17) cgi-bin/Advanced_QOSUserPrio_Content.asp, (18) cgi-bin/Advanced_QOSUserRules_Content.asp, (19) cgi-bin/Advanced_SettingBackup_Content.asp, (20) cgi-bin/Advanced_System_Content.asp, (21) cgi-bin/Advanced_URLFilter_Content.asp, (22) cgi-bin/Advanced_VPN_PPTP.asp, (23) cgi-bin/Advanced_VirtualServer_Content.asp, (24) cgi-bin/Advanced_WANPort_Content.asp, (25) cgi-bin/Advanced_WAdvanced_Content.asp, (26) cgi-bin/Advanced_WMode_Content.asp, (27) cgi-bin/Advanced_WWPS_Content.asp, (28) cgi-bin/Advanced_Wireless_Content.asp, (29) cgi-bin/Bandwidth_Limiter.asp, (30) cgi-bin/Guest_network.asp, (31) cgi-bin/Main_AccessLog_Content.asp, (32) cgi-bin/Main_AdslStatus_Content.asp, (33) cgi-bin/Main_Spectrum_Content.asp, (34) cgi-bin/Main_WebHistory_Content.asp, (35) cgi-bin/ParentalControl.asp, (36) cgi-bin/QIS_wizard.asp, (37) cgi-bin/QoS_EZQoS.asp, (38) cgi-bin/aidisk.asp, (39) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-1.asp, (40) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-2.asp, (41) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-3.asp, (42) cgi-bin/aidisk/Aidisk-4.asp, (43) cgi-bin/blocking.asp, (44) cgi-bin/cloud_main.asp, (45) cgi-bin/cloud_router_sync.asp, (46) cgi-bin/cloud_settings.asp, (47) cgi-bin/cloud_sync.asp, (48) cgi-bin/device-map/DSL_dashboard.asp, (49) cgi-bin/device-map/clients.asp, (50) cgi-bin/device-map/disk.asp, (51) cgi-bin/device-map/internet.asp, (52) cgi-bin/error_page.asp, (53) cgi-bin/index.asp, (54) cgi-bin/index2.asp, (55) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_PTM_manual_setting.asp, (56) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_admin_pass.asp, (57) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_annex_setting.asp, (58) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_bridge_cfg_tmp.asp, (59) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_detect.asp, (60) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_finish.asp, (61) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_ipoa_cfg_tmp.asp, (62) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_manual_setting.asp, (63) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_mer_cfg.asp, (64) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_mer_cfg_tmp.asp, (65) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_ppp_cfg.asp, (66) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_ppp_cfg_tmp.asp, (67) cgi-bin/qis/QIS_wireless.asp, (68) cgi-bin/query_wan_status.asp, (69) cgi-bin/query_wan_status2.asp, and (70) cgi-bin/start_apply.asp.
How severe is CVE-2022-32988?: CVE-2022-32988 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32988 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32988?: CVE-2022-32988 affects Asus Dsl-n14u-b1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32988?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32988 published?: CVE-2022-32988 was published on 2022-07-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:asus:dsl-n14u-b1_firmware:1.1.2.3_805:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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