How severe is CVE-2022-45551?

CVE-2022-45551 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-2022-45551 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45551?

CVE-2022-45551 affects Zbt We1626 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45551?

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-2022-45551 published?

CVE-2022-45551 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-45551

CVE-2022-45551 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zbt We1626 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Zbt We1626 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-03
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

An issue discovered in Shenzhen Zhiboton Electronics ZBT WE1626 Router v 21.06.18 allows attackers to escalate privileges via WGET command to the Network Diagnosis endpoint.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45551?: An issue discovered in Shenzhen Zhiboton Electronics ZBT WE1626 Router v 21.06.18 allows attackers to escalate privileges via WGET command to the Network Diagnosis endpoint.
How severe is CVE-2022-45551?: CVE-2022-45551 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-2022-45551 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45551?: CVE-2022-45551 affects Zbt We1626 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45551?: 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-2022-45551 published?: CVE-2022-45551 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:zbt:we1626_firmware:21.06.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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