CVE-2022-30078

Name: CVE-2022-30078
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-07T19:15:08.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-30078 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. NETGEAR R6200_V2 firmware versions through R6200v2-V1.0.3.12_10.1.11 and R6300_V2 firmware versions through R6300v2-V1.0.4.52_10.0.93 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary command via shell metacharacters in the ipv6_fix.cgi ipv6_wan_ipaddr, ipv6_lan_ipaddr, ipv6_wan_length, or ipv6_lan_length parameters.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

NETGEAR R6200_V2 firmware versions through R6200v2-V1.0.3.12_10.1.11 and R6300_V2 firmware versions through R6300v2-V1.0.4.52_10.0.93 allow remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary command via shell metacharacters in the ipv6_fix.cgi ipv6_wan_ipaddr, ipv6_lan_ipaddr, ipv6_wan_length, or ipv6_lan_length parameters.

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

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6200 Firmware	<= 1.0.3.12_10.1.11
Netgear	R6300 Firmware	<= 1.0.4.52_10.0.93

References

http://r6200v2.comBroken Link, URL Repurposed
https://github.com/10TG/vulnerabilities/blob/main/Netgear/CVE-2022-30078/CVE-2022-30078.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
http://r6200v2.comBroken Link, URL Repurposed
https://github.com/10TG/vulnerabilities/blob/main/Netgear/CVE-2022-30078/CVE-2022-30078.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-30078?

How severe is CVE-2022-30078?

CVE-2022-30078 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30078?

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-2022-30078?

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Source: NVD / NIST