How severe is CVE-2022-36429?

CVE-2022-36429 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-2022-36429 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36429?

CVE-2022-36429 affects Netgear Rbs750 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36429?

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-2022-36429 published?

CVE-2022-36429 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36429

CVE-2022-36429 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rbs750 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-912.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-912
Affected product: Netgear Rbs750 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command execution vulnerability exists in the ubus backend communications functionality of Netgear Orbi Satellite RBS750 4.6.8.5. A specially-crafted JSON object can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a sequence of malicious packets to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36429?: A command execution vulnerability exists in the ubus backend communications functionality of Netgear Orbi Satellite RBS750 4.6.8.5. A specially-crafted JSON object can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a sequence of malicious packets to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-36429?: CVE-2022-36429 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-2022-36429 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36429?: CVE-2022-36429 affects Netgear Rbs750 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36429?: 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-2022-36429 published?: CVE-2022-36429 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbs750_firmware:4.6.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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