How severe is CVE-2022-45996?

CVE-2022-45996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45996?

CVE-2022-45996 affects Tenda W20e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45996?

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-2022-45996 published?

CVE-2022-45996 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45996

CVE-2022-45996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tenda W20e Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Tenda W20e Firmware
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Tenda W20E V16.01.0.6(3392) is vulnerable to Command injection via cmd_get_ping_output.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45996?: Tenda W20E V16.01.0.6(3392) is vulnerable to Command injection via cmd_get_ping_output.
How severe is CVE-2022-45996?: CVE-2022-45996 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45996?: CVE-2022-45996 affects Tenda W20e Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45996?: 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-2022-45996 published?: CVE-2022-45996 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/bugfinder0/public_bug/tree/main/tenda/w20e/2

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:tenda:w20e_firmware:16.01.0.6\(3392\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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