CVE-2022-24372

Name: CVE-2022-24372
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-27T18:15:07.787+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.6/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-24372 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Linksys MR9600 devices before 2.0.5 allow attackers to read arbitrary files via a symbolic link to the root directory of a NAS SMB share.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Linksys MR9600 devices before 2.0.5 allow attackers to read arbitrary files via a symbolic link to the root directory of a NAS SMB share.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linksys	Mr9600 Firmware	< 2.0.5

References

https://www.linksys.com/de/linksys-dual-band-mesh-wifi-6-router-mr9600/p/p-mr9600/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.linksys.com/mesh-routers/linksys-dual-band-mesh-wifi-6-router-mr9600/p/p-mr9600/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-046.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.linksys.com/de/linksys-dual-band-mesh-wifi-6-router-mr9600/p/p-mr9600/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.linksys.com/mesh-routers/linksys-dual-band-mesh-wifi-6-router-mr9600/p/p-mr9600/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://www.syss.de/fileadmin/dokumente/Publikationen/Advisories/SYSS-2021-046.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 27, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-24372?

Linksys MR9600 devices before 2.0.5 allow attackers to read arbitrary files via a symbolic link to the root directory of a NAS SMB share.

How severe is CVE-2022-24372?

CVE-2022-24372 has a CVSS score of 4.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-24372?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-24372?

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Source: NVD / NIST