Is CVE-2022-25890 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-25890 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-25890 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-25890 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-25890?

CVE-2022-25890 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-25890

CWE-78Published: January 9, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

All versions of the package wifey are vulnerable to Command Injection via the connect() function due to improper input sanitization.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The wifey package is vulnerable to command injection through the connect() function due to a lack of proper input sanitization. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the host system. The 9.8 CVSS score indicates an urgent need for remediation.

No public exploit is known to exist for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Update the wifey package to a version that includes proper input sanitization or replace the package if no patch is available.

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-2022-25890 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.