How severe is CVE-2022-42140?

CVE-2022-42140 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-2022-42140 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42140?

CVE-2022-42140 affects Deltaww Dx-2100-l1-cn Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42140?

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-2022-42140 published?

CVE-2022-42140 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42140

CVE-2022-42140 is a high-severity vulnerability in Deltaww Dx-2100-l1-cn 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Deltaww Dx-2100-l1-cn Firmware
Published: 2022-12-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Delta Electronics DX-2100-L1-CN 2.42 is vulnerable to Command Injection via lform/net_diagnose.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42140?: Delta Electronics DX-2100-L1-CN 2.42 is vulnerable to Command Injection via lform/net_diagnose.
How severe is CVE-2022-42140?: CVE-2022-42140 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-2022-42140 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42140?: CVE-2022-42140 affects Deltaww Dx-2100-l1-cn Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42140?: 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-2022-42140 published?: CVE-2022-42140 was published on 2022-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://cyberdanube.com/en/en-multiple-vulnerabilities-in-delta-electronics-dx-2100-l1-cn/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:deltaww:dx-2100-l1-cn_firmware:1.5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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