CVE-2022-26147
CWE-78Published: June 21, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Quectel RG502Q-EA modem before 2022-02-23 allow OS Command Injection.
Risk Analysis
The Quectel RG502Q-EA modem is vulnerable to OS command injection, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the device. This poses a critical risk to the modem's operation and security.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the device firmware to the version released after February 2022. Limit remote access to the modem management interface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-26147 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-26147 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts