CVE-2022-40740 (GCVE-0-2022-40740)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-01-03 00:00 – Updated: 2025-04-10 18:01
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Realtek GPON router - Command Injection
Summary
Realtek GPON router has insufficient filtering for special characters. A remote attacker authenticated as an administrator can exploit this vulnerability to perform command injection attacks, to execute arbitrary system command, manipulate system or disrupt service.
Severity
7.2 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-04-10 18:01 UTC
CWE
- CWE-78 - OS Command Injection
Assigner
References
1 reference
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Realtek | GPON router |
Affected:
SDK 1.9
|
guessed |
Date Public
2022-12-30 00:00
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