Is CVE-2022-20827 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-20827 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-20827 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-20827 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-20827?

CVE-2022-20827 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-20827

CWE-120Published: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (DoS) condition on an affected device. For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-20827 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 10.0.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.