CVE-2022-50596

Name: CVE-2022-50596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-06T20:15:40.45+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.3/10EPSS 3.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-50596 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.3/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DIR-1260 Wi-Fi router firmware versions up to and including v1.20B05 contain a command injection vulnerability within the web management interface that allows for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. The flaw specifically exists within the SetDest/Dest/Target arguments to the GetDeviceSettings form. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DIR-1260 Wi-Fi router firmware versions up to and including v1.20B05 contain a command injection vulnerability within the web management interface that allows for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device with root privileges. The flaw specifically exists within the SetDest/Dest/Target arguments to the GetDeviceSettings form. The management interface is accessible over HTTP and HTTPS on the local and Wi-Fi networks and optionally from the Internet.

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

CVSS 4.0

9.3/10

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

EPSS Probability

3.64%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dir-1260 Firmware	<= 1.20b05

References

https://blog.exodusintel.com/2022/05/11/d-link-dir-1260-getdevicesettings-pre-auth-command-injection-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10298Vendor Advisory
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dlink-dir1260-getdevicesettings-unauthenticated-command-injectionThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-50596?

How severe is CVE-2022-50596?

CVE-2022-50596 has a CVSS score of 9.3/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-50596?

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