CVE-2022-50994
CVE-2022-50994 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
- CVSS v4: 9.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-55966
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DrayTek Vigor 2960 firmware versions prior to 1.5.1.4 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in the CGI login handler that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the formpassword parameter. Attackers can exploit unsanitized input passed to the otp_check.sh script to achieve remote code execution with web server privileges. Exploitation requires knowledge of a valid username and that the target account has MOTP authentication enabled.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-50994?
- DrayTek Vigor 2960 firmware versions prior to 1.5.1.4 contain an OS command injection vulnerability in the CGI login handler that allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting shell metacharacters into the formpassword parameter. Attackers can exploit unsanitized input passed to the otp_check.sh script to achieve remote code execution with web server privileges. Exploitation requires knowledge of a valid username and that the target account has MOTP authentication enabled.
- How severe is CVE-2022-50994?
- CVE-2022-50994 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-50994 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.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-50994?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2022-50994 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2022-50994 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-55966.
- When was CVE-2022-50994 published?
- CVE-2022-50994 was published on 2026-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://www.draytek.co.uk/support/downloads/vigor-2960/older-firmware/firmware-1514?task=download.send&id=2597:readme-v2960-1514&catid=1251
- https://www.draytek.com/about/newsroom/2021/2021/end-of-life-notification-vigor2960
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/draytek-vigor-2960-os-command-injection-via-mainfunction-cgi
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