CVE-2022-46424

Name: CVE-2022-46424
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-20T20:15:10.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-46424 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable firmware modification vulnerability was discovered on the Netgear XWN5001 Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point. An attacker can conduct a MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) attack to modify the user-uploaded firmware image and bypass the CRC check, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS). EPSS estimates a 0.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable firmware modification vulnerability was discovered on the Netgear XWN5001 Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point. An attacker can conduct a MITM (Man-in-the-Middle) attack to modify the user-uploaded firmware image and bypass the CRC check, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a Denial of Service (DoS). This affects v0.4.1.1 and earlier.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.84%

53.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netgear	Xwn5001 Firmware	<= 0.4.1.1

References

https://hackmd.io/%40slASVrz_SrW7NQCsunofeA/B1rKQuzDj
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory
https://hackmd.io/%40slASVrz_SrW7NQCsunofeA/B1rKQuzDj
https://www.netgear.com/about/security/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-46424?

How severe is CVE-2022-46424?

CVE-2022-46424 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46424?

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