How severe is CVE-2022-44808?

CVE-2022-44808 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-2022-44808 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-44808?

CVE-2022-44808 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-44808?

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-2022-44808 published?

CVE-2022-44808 was published on 2022-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-44808

CVE-2022-44808 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-823g 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dir-823g Firmware
Published: 2022-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection vulnerability has been found on D-Link DIR-823G devices with firmware version 1.02B03 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands through well-designed /HNAP1 requests. Before the HNAP API function can process the request, the system function executes an untrusted command that triggers the vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-44808?: A command injection vulnerability has been found on D-Link DIR-823G devices with firmware version 1.02B03 that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary operating system commands through well-designed /HNAP1 requests. Before the HNAP API function can process the request, the system function executes an untrusted command that triggers the vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-44808?: CVE-2022-44808 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-2022-44808 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-44808?: CVE-2022-44808 affects Dlink Dir-823g Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-44808?: 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-2022-44808 published?: CVE-2022-44808 was published on 2022-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-823g_firmware:1.02b03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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