CVE-2022-42221

Name: CVE-2022-42221
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-17T16:15:23.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42221 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Netgear R6220 v1.1.0.114_1.0.1 suffers from Incorrect Access Control, resulting in a command injection vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Netgear R6220 v1.1.0.114_1.0.1 suffers from Incorrect Access Control, resulting in a command injection vulnerability.

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

1.83%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	R6220 Firmware	1.1.0.114_1.0.1

References

https://github.com/Cj775995/CVE_Report/tree/main/Netgear/R6220Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/Cj775995/CVE_Report/tree/main/Netgear/R6220Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42221?

Netgear R6220 v1.1.0.114_1.0.1 suffers from Incorrect Access Control, resulting in a command injection vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2022-42221?

CVE-2022-42221 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42221?

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