How severe is CVE-2022-45768?

CVE-2022-45768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45768 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45768?

CVE-2022-45768 affects Edimax Br-6428ns Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45768?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-45768 published?

CVE-2022-45768 was published on 2023-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45768

CVE-2022-45768 is a high-severity vulnerability in Edimax Br-6428ns Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 29% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Edimax Br-6428ns Firmware
Published: 2023-02-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Command Injection vulnerability in Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Router N300 Firmware BR428nS v3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the formWlanMP function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45768?: Command Injection vulnerability in Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Wireless Router N300 Firmware BR428nS v3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code via the formWlanMP function.
How severe is CVE-2022-45768?: CVE-2022-45768 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45768 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45768?: CVE-2022-45768 affects Edimax Br-6428ns Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45768?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-45768 published?: CVE-2022-45768 was published on 2023-02-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:edimax:br-6428ns_firmware:1.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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