CVE-2022-46568Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Authenticated code execution via AccountPassword stack overflow

Published Dec 23, 2022 · Updated Apr 15, 2025

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DIR-882 1.30B06 and DIR-878 1.30B08 allows remote authenticated users to execute code. The SetSysEmailSettings module fails to bound AccountPassword to its destination stack buffer; the exact copy routine is not publicly disclosed. Access to the administrative interface with high privileges is required; exploitation can execute code or crash the router.

CVSS severity7.2
High
EPSS probability1.41%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Based on sourced intelligence
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Summary

What happened

Stack-based buffer overflow in D-Link DIR-882 1.30B06 and DIR-878 1.30B08 allows remote authenticated users to execute code. The SetSysEmailSettings module fails to bound AccountPassword to its destination stack buffer; the exact copy routine is not publicly disclosed. Access to the administrative interface with high privileges is required; exploitation can execute code or crash the router.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-46568
Published
Dec 23, 2022
Updated
Apr 15, 2025
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-787, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
admin

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Dec 23, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Apr 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 privilegesadmin

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

7.2CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
7.2NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/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
Privilegesadmin
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

Public exploit references

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Technologies

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