How severe is CVE-2022-46566?

CVE-2022-46566 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-2022-46566 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46566?

CVE-2022-46566 affects Dlink Dir-882 A1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46566?

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-2022-46566 published?

CVE-2022-46566 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46566

CVE-2022-46566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-882 A1 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Dlink Dir-882 A1 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-882 DIR882A1_FW130B06, DIR-878 DIR_878_FW1.30B08 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the Password parameter in the SetQuickVPNSettings module.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46566?: D-Link DIR-882 DIR882A1_FW130B06, DIR-878 DIR_878_FW1.30B08 was discovered to contain a stack overflow via the Password parameter in the SetQuickVPNSettings module.
How severe is CVE-2022-46566?: CVE-2022-46566 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-2022-46566 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46566?: CVE-2022-46566 affects Dlink Dir-882 A1 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46566?: 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-2022-46566 published?: CVE-2022-46566 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-882_a1_firmware:1.30b06:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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