CVE-2022-27946

Name: CVE-2022-27946
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-26T17:15:10.76+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-27946 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 devices allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands (such as telnetd) via shell metacharacters in the sysNewPasswd and sysConfirmPasswd parameters to admin_account.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 3.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR R8500 1.0.2.158 devices allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands (such as telnetd) via shell metacharacters in the sysNewPasswd and sysConfirmPasswd parameters to admin_account.cgi.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.20%

86.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R8500 Firmware	1.0.2.158

References

https://github.com/donothingme/VUL/blob/main/vul3/3.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/donothingme/VUL/blob/main/vul3/3.mdExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-27946?

How severe is CVE-2022-27946?

CVE-2022-27946 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27946?

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