CVE-2022-42161Network attack vector

Authenticated command execution via WPS PIN injection

Published Oct 13, 2022 · Updated May 15, 2025

Command injection in D-Link COVR 1200, 1202, and 1203 firmware 1.08 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands via a crafted PIN. The SetTriggerWPS function passes the PIN parameter from /SetTriggerWPS into an operating-system command without neutralizing command metacharacters. Low-privileged access to the network management interface is required, and successful exploitation grants command execution with the firmware service's authority.

CVSS severity8.8
High
EPSS probability2.74%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Command injection in D-Link COVR 1200, 1202, and 1203 firmware 1.08 allows remote authenticated users to execute commands via a crafted PIN. The SetTriggerWPS function passes the PIN parameter from /SetTriggerWPS into an operating-system command without neutralizing command metacharacters. Low-privileged access to the network management interface is required, and successful exploitation grants command execution with the firmware service's authority.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-42161
Published
Oct 13, 2022
Updated
May 15, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-77, T1059
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Oct 13, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 15, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

8.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
8.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1059Command and Scripting Interpreter

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