How severe is CVE-2022-45599?

CVE-2022-45599 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-2022-45599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45599?

CVE-2022-45599 affects Aztech Wmb250ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45599?

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-2022-45599 published?

CVE-2022-45599 was published on 2023-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45599

CVE-2022-45599 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Aztech Wmb250ac 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Aztech Wmb250ac Firmware
Published: 2023-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Aztech WMB250AC Mesh Routers Firmware Version 016 2020 is vulnerable to PHP Type Juggling in file /var/www/login.php, allows attackers to gain escalated privileges only when specific conditions regarding a given accounts hashed password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45599?: Aztech WMB250AC Mesh Routers Firmware Version 016 2020 is vulnerable to PHP Type Juggling in file /var/www/login.php, allows attackers to gain escalated privileges only when specific conditions regarding a given accounts hashed password.
How severe is CVE-2022-45599?: CVE-2022-45599 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-2022-45599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45599?: CVE-2022-45599 affects Aztech Wmb250ac Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45599?: 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-2022-45599 published?: CVE-2022-45599 was published on 2023-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/ethancunt/CVE-2022-45599

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:aztech:wmb250ac_firmware:016_2020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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