CVE-2022-43642

Name: CVE-2022-43642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-29T19:15:20.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43642 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-825 1.0.9/EE routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-825 1.0.9/EE routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the YouTube plugin for the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the admin user. Was ZDI-CAN-19222.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.96%

57.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-825\/Ee Firmware	<= 1.0.9
Dlink	Dir-825\/Ac Firmware	<= 1.0.9

References

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10319Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1701/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10319Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1701/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 29, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43642?

How severe is CVE-2022-43642?

CVE-2022-43642 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43642?

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-2022-43642?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST