How severe is CVE-2022-44356?

CVE-2022-44356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-44356 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-2022-44356?

CVE-2022-44356 primarily affects Wavlink Wl-wn531g3 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44356?

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-2022-44356 published?

CVE-2022-44356 was published on 2022-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44356

CVE-2022-44356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn531g3 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-552.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-552
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn531g3 Firmware
Published: 2022-11-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

WAVLINK Quantum D4G (WL-WN531G3) running firmware versions M31G3.V5030.201204 and M31G3.V5030.200325 has an access control issue which allows unauthenticated attackers to download configuration data and log files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44356?: WAVLINK Quantum D4G (WL-WN531G3) running firmware versions M31G3.V5030.201204 and M31G3.V5030.200325 has an access control issue which allows unauthenticated attackers to download configuration data and log files.
How severe is CVE-2022-44356?: CVE-2022-44356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-44356 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-2022-44356?: CVE-2022-44356 primarily affects Wavlink Wl-wn531g3 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44356?: 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-2022-44356 published?: CVE-2022-44356 was published on 2022-11-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/strik3r0x1/Vulns/blob/main/Wavlink%20WL-WN531G3.md

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn531g3_firmware:m31g3.v5030.200325:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn531g3_firmware:m31g3.v5030.201204:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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