How severe is CVE-2022-44801?

CVE-2022-44801 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-2022-44801 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44801?

CVE-2022-44801 affects Dlink Dir-878 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44801?

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-2022-44801 published?

CVE-2022-44801 was published on 2022-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44801

CVE-2022-44801 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-878 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.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Dlink Dir-878 Firmware
Published: 2022-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-878 1.02B05 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44801?: D-Link DIR-878 1.02B05 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control.
How severe is CVE-2022-44801?: CVE-2022-44801 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-2022-44801 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44801?: CVE-2022-44801 affects Dlink Dir-878 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44801?: 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-2022-44801 published?: CVE-2022-44801 was published on 2022-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-878_firmware:1.02b05:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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