How severe is CVE-2022-34045?

CVE-2022-34045 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-2022-34045 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34045?

CVE-2022-34045 affects Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34045?

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-2022-34045 published?

CVE-2022-34045 was published on 2022-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34045

CVE-2022-34045 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware
Published: 2022-07-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wavlink WN530HG4 M30HG4.V5030.191116 was discovered to contain a hardcoded encryption/decryption key for its configuration files at /etc_ro/lighttpd/www/cgi-bin/ExportAllSettings.sh.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34045?: Wavlink WN530HG4 M30HG4.V5030.191116 was discovered to contain a hardcoded encryption/decryption key for its configuration files at /etc_ro/lighttpd/www/cgi-bin/ExportAllSettings.sh.
How severe is CVE-2022-34045?: CVE-2022-34045 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-2022-34045 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34045?: CVE-2022-34045 affects Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34045?: 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-2022-34045 published?: CVE-2022-34045 was published on 2022-07-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s5uZGC_iSzfCJt9BJ8h-P24vmsrmttrf/view?usp=sharing

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn530hg4_firmware:m30hg4.v5030.191116:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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