CVE-2022-36554
CVE-2022-36554 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hytec Hwl-2511-ss 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Hytec Hwl-2511-ss Firmware
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Description
A command injection vulnerability in the CLI (Command Line Interface) implementation of Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS v1.05 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-36554?
- A command injection vulnerability in the CLI (Command Line Interface) implementation of Hytec Inter HWL-2511-SS v1.05 and below allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
- How severe is CVE-2022-36554?
- CVE-2022-36554 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-2022-36554 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-36554?
- CVE-2022-36554 affects Hytec Hwl-2511-ss Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-36554?
- 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-2022-36554 published?
- CVE-2022-36554 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://gist.github.com/Nwqda/b27418ab801eb0b9cdbe8d042cb0249b
- https://hytec.co.jp/eng/products/our-brand/hwl-2511-ss.html
- https://hytec.co.jp/eng/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/hwl-2511-ss-ds.3.0.pdf
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:hytec:hwl-2511-ss_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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