How severe is CVE-2022-42156?

CVE-2022-42156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42156?

CVE-2022-42156 primarily affects Dlink Covr 1203 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42156?

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-2022-42156 published?

CVE-2022-42156 was published on 2022-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42156

CVE-2022-42156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Covr 1203 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dlink Covr 1203 Firmware
Published: 2022-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link COVR 1200,1203 v1.08 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the tomography_ping_number parameter at function SetNetworkTomographySettings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42156?: D-Link COVR 1200,1203 v1.08 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the tomography_ping_number parameter at function SetNetworkTomographySettings.
How severe is CVE-2022-42156?: CVE-2022-42156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42156?: CVE-2022-42156 primarily affects Dlink Covr 1203 Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42156?: 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-2022-42156 published?: CVE-2022-42156 was published on 2022-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:covr_1203_firmware:1.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:covr_1202_firmware:1.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:covr_1200_firmware:1.08:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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