CVE-2022-46640Public exploitNetwork attack vector

Unauthenticated code execution via unescaped Wi-Fi SSID

Published Apr 18, 2023 · Updated Jul 9, 2026

OS command injection in Nanoleaf Desktop App before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute commands through a crafted HTTP request. The unauthenticated /validateWifiPassword endpoint passes the new_network.name SSID directly into quoted netsh commands in windowsWifi.connect without neutralizing shell metacharacters. The Express server listens on all interfaces at port 56751, so network access to a running Windows app is sufficient for code execution in the app context.

CVSS severity9.8
Critical
EPSS probability1.86%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

OS command injection in Nanoleaf Desktop App before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute commands through a crafted HTTP request. The unauthenticated /validateWifiPassword endpoint passes the new_network.name SSID directly into quoted netsh commands in windowsWifi.connect without neutralizing shell metacharacters. The Express server listens on all interfaces at port 56751, so network access to a running Windows app is sufficient for code execution in the app context.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-46640
Published
Apr 18, 2023
Updated
Jul 9, 2026
Vendor
Unknown vendor
Product
Unknown product
Classifications
CWE-77, T1210
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Apr 18, 2023CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 9, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

Affected buildAffected product and version details are unavailable.

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

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Published CVSS scores

9.8CISA-ADPCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
9.8NIST NVDCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitPublished

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')
T1210Exploitation of Remote Services

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