CVE-2022-38132

CVE-2022-38132 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys Mr8300 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-78.

Key facts

Description

Command injection vulnerability in Linksys MR8300 router while Registration to DDNS Service. By specifying username and password, an attacker connected to the router's web interface can execute arbitrary OS commands. The username and password fields are not sanitized correctly and are used as URL construction arguments, allowing URL redirection to an arbitrary server, downloading an arbitrary script file, and eventually executing the file in the device. This issue affects: Linksys MR8300 Router 1.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38132?
Command injection vulnerability in Linksys MR8300 router while Registration to DDNS Service. By specifying username and password, an attacker connected to the router's web interface can execute arbitrary OS commands. The username and password fields are not sanitized correctly and are used as URL construction arguments, allowing URL redirection to an arbitrary server, downloading an arbitrary script file, and eventually executing the file in the device. This issue affects: Linksys MR8300 Router 1.0.
How severe is CVE-2022-38132?
CVE-2022-38132 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38132 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-2022-38132?
CVE-2022-38132 affects Linksys Mr8300 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38132?
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-2022-38132 published?
CVE-2022-38132 was published on 2022-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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