How severe is CVE-2022-46642?

CVE-2022-46642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2022-46642 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46642?

CVE-2022-46642 affects Dlink Dir-846 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46642?

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-2022-46642 published?

CVE-2022-46642 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46642

CVE-2022-46642 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-846 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Dlink Dir-846 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-846 A1_FW100A43 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the auto_upgrade_hour parameter in the SetAutoUpgradeInfo function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46642?: D-Link DIR-846 A1_FW100A43 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the auto_upgrade_hour parameter in the SetAutoUpgradeInfo function.
How severe is CVE-2022-46642?: CVE-2022-46642 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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-2022-46642 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46642?: CVE-2022-46642 affects Dlink Dir-846 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46642?: 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-2022-46642 published?: CVE-2022-46642 was published on 2022-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-846_firmware:100a43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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