How severe is CVE-2022-50596?

CVE-2022-50596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-50596 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-50596?

CVE-2022-50596 affects Dlink Dir-1260 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50596?

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.

Does CVE-2022-50596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-50596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38176.

When was CVE-2022-50596 published?

CVE-2022-50596 was published on 2025-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-50596

CVE-2022-50596 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-1260 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v4: 9.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-38176
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dlink Dir-1260 Firmware
Published: 2025-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR-1260 Wi-Fi router firmware versions up to and including v1.20B05 contain a command injection vulnerability within the web management interface that allows for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. The flaw specifically exists within the SetDest/Dest/Target arguments to the GetDeviceSettings form. The management interface is accessible over HTTP and HTTPS on the local and Wi-Fi networks and optionally from the Internet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-50596?: D-Link DIR-1260 Wi-Fi router firmware versions up to and including v1.20B05 contain a command injection vulnerability within the web management interface that allows for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. The flaw specifically exists within the SetDest/Dest/Target arguments to the GetDeviceSettings form. The management interface is accessible over HTTP and HTTPS on the local and Wi-Fi networks and optionally from the Internet.
How severe is CVE-2022-50596?: CVE-2022-50596 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-50596 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-50596?: CVE-2022-50596 affects Dlink Dir-1260 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-50596?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-50596 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-50596 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-38176.
When was CVE-2022-50596 published?: CVE-2022-50596 was published on 2025-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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