Is CVE-2022-23088 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-23088 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-23088 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-23088 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-23088?

CVE-2022-23088 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-23088

CWE-94Published: February 15, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The 802.11 beacon handling routine failed to validate the length of an IEEE 802.11s Mesh ID before copying it to a heap-allocated buffer.

While a FreeBSD Wi-Fi client is in scanning mode (i.e., not associated with a SSID) a malicious beacon frame may overwrite kernel memory, leading to remote code execution.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

FreeBSD's 802.11 beacon handling routine is vulnerable to a buffer overflow when processing Mesh ID fields. This critical flaw allows a remote attacker to overwrite kernel memory and achieve remote code execution while the client is in scanning mode.

The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity, but there is no known public exploit or KEV entry.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches provided by the FreeBSD project for affected versions 12.3, 13.0, and 13.1.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23088 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.