Is CVE-2022-28369 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-28369 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-28369 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-28369 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28369?

CVE-2022-28369 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-28369

CWE-434Published: July 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Verizon 5G Home LVSKIHP InDoorUnit (IDU) 3.4.66.162 does not validate the user-provided URL within the crtcmode function's enable_ssh sub-operation of the crtcrpc JSON listener (found at /lib/functions/wnc_jsonsh/crtcmode.sh) A remote attacker on the local network can provide a malicious URL. The data (found at that URL) is written to /usr/sbin/dropbear and then executed as root.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Verizon 5G Home LVSKIHP Indoor Unit allows remote attackers on the local network to execute arbitrary code as root by providing a malicious URL. This critical flaw stems from a lack of validation in the crtcmode function.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates to ensure proper URL validation and prevent unauthorized code execution.

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-2022-28369 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.