CVE-2022-38557

Name: CVE-2022-38557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-28T16:15:09.207+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38557 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DIR845L v1.00-v1.03 contains a Static Default Credential vulnerability in /etc/init0.d/S80telnetd.sh.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DIR845L v1.00-v1.03 contains a Static Default Credential vulnerability in /etc/init0.d/S80telnetd.sh.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-845l Firmware	>= 1.0.0, <= 1.0.3

References

https://github.com/xxy1126/Vuln/tree/main/3Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/xxy1126/Vuln/tree/main/3Third Party Advisory
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38557?

D-Link DIR845L v1.00-v1.03 contains a Static Default Credential vulnerability in /etc/init0.d/S80telnetd.sh.

How severe is CVE-2022-38557?

CVE-2022-38557 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38557?

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-2022-38557?

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Source: NVD / NIST