CVE-2022-46552
CVE-2022-46552 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-846 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th 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: 11% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Dlink Dir-846 Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
D-Link DIR-846 Firmware FW100A53DBR was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the lan(0)_dhcps_staticlist parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted POST request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-46552?
- D-Link DIR-846 Firmware FW100A53DBR was discovered to contain a remote command execution (RCE) vulnerability via the lan(0)_dhcps_staticlist parameter. This vulnerability is exploited via a crafted POST request.
- How severe is CVE-2022-46552?
- CVE-2022-46552 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-2022-46552 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-46552?
- CVE-2022-46552 affects Dlink Dir-846 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-46552?
- 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-2022-46552 published?
- CVE-2022-46552 was published on 2023-02-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171710/D-Link-DIR-846-Remote-Command-Execution.html
- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/78.html
- https://francoataffarel.medium.com/cve-2022-46552-d-link-dir-846-wireless-router-in-firmware-fw100a53dbr-retail-has-a-vulnerability-5b4ca1864c6e
- https://github.com/FloeDesignTechnologies/phpcs-security-audit/blob/master/Security/Sniffs/BadFunctions/SystemExecFunctionsSniff.php
- https://github.com/c2dc/cve-reported/blob/main/CVE-2022-46552/CVE-2022-46552.md
- https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
- https://www.php.net/manual/en/ref.exec.php
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-846_firmware:100a53dbr:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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