How severe is CVE-2022-36293?

CVE-2022-36293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36293 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36293?

CVE-2022-36293 affects Nintendo Wi-fi Network Adaptor Wap 001 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36293?

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-2022-36293 published?

CVE-2022-36293 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36293

CVE-2022-36293 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nintendo Wi-fi Network Adaptor Wap 001 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-120.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Nintendo Wi-fi Network Adaptor Wap 001 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Buffer overflow vulnerability in Nintendo Wi-Fi Network Adaptor WAP-001 All versions allows an attacker with an administrative privilege to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36293?: Buffer overflow vulnerability in Nintendo Wi-Fi Network Adaptor WAP-001 All versions allows an attacker with an administrative privilege to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2022-36293?: CVE-2022-36293 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36293 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36293?: CVE-2022-36293 affects Nintendo Wi-fi Network Adaptor Wap 001 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36293?: 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-2022-36293 published?: CVE-2022-36293 was published on 2022-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:nintendo:wi-fi_network_adaptor_wap_001_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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