CVE-2022-20709

Name: CVE-2022-20709
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-10T18:15:09.527+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-20709 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.. EPSS estimates a 3.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.56%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Rv340 Firmware	<= 1.0.03.24
Cisco	Rv340w Firmware	<= 1.0.03.24
Cisco	Rv345 Firmware	<= 1.0.03.24
Cisco	Rv345p Firmware	<= 1.0.03.24

References

https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6DVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-416/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-smb-mult-vuln-KA9PK6DVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-416/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-20709?

How severe is CVE-2022-20709?

CVE-2022-20709 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-20709?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST