CVE-2022-43972 (GCVE-0-2022-43972)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-01-09 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-09 14:22
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Null pointer dereference in Linksys WRT54GL
Summary
A null pointer dereference vulnerability exists in Linksys WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router with firmware <= 4.30.18.006. A null pointer dereference in the soap_action function within the upnp binary can be triggered by an unauthenticated attacker via a malicious POST request invoking the AddPortMapping action.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-09 14:21 UTC
CWE
- CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference
Assigner
References
3 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linksys | WRT54GL Wireless-G Broadband Router |
Affected:
Firmware , ≤ 4.30.18.006
(custom)
|
guessed |
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