How severe is CVE-2022-48166?

CVE-2022-48166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-48166 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-2022-48166?

CVE-2022-48166 affects Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-48166?

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-2022-48166 published?

CVE-2022-48166 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-48166

CVE-2022-48166 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An access control issue in Wavlink WL-WN530HG4 M30HG4.V5030.201217 allows unauthenticated attackers to download configuration data and log files and obtain admin credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-48166?: An access control issue in Wavlink WL-WN530HG4 M30HG4.V5030.201217 allows unauthenticated attackers to download configuration data and log files and obtain admin credentials.
How severe is CVE-2022-48166?: CVE-2022-48166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-48166 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-2022-48166?: CVE-2022-48166 affects Wavlink Wl-wn530hg4 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-48166?: 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-2022-48166 published?: CVE-2022-48166 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:wavlink:wl-wn530hg4_firmware:m30hg4.v5030.201217:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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