CVE-2022-22997
CWE-78Published: July 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Addressed a remote code execution vulnerability by resolving a command injection vulnerability and closing an AWS S3 bucket that potentially allowed an attacker to execute unsigned code on My Cloud Home devices.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-22997 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 9.8.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-22997 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts