How severe is CVE-2022-45553?

CVE-2022-45553 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-2022-45553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45553?

CVE-2022-45553 affects Zbt We1626 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45553?

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-2022-45553 published?

CVE-2022-45553 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

CVE-2022-45553

CVE-2022-45553 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Zbt We1626 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Zbt We1626 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-03
Last modified: 2026-07-09

Description

An issue discovered in Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics WBT WE1626 Router v 21.06.18 allows attacker to execute arbitrary commands via serial connection to the UART port.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45553?: An issue discovered in Shenzhen Zhibotong Electronics WBT WE1626 Router v 21.06.18 allows attacker to execute arbitrary commands via serial connection to the UART port.
How severe is CVE-2022-45553?: CVE-2022-45553 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-2022-45553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45553?: CVE-2022-45553 affects Zbt We1626 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45553?: 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-2022-45553 published?: CVE-2022-45553 was published on 2023-03-03 and last updated on 2026-07-09.

References

https://blog.prodefense.io/zbt-we1626-wireless-router-cve-disclosures-b3534484d97d

Affected products (1)

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

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