CVE-2022-28372
CWE-434Published: July 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
On Verizon 5G Home LVSKIHP InDoorUnit (IDU) 3.4.66.162 and OutDoorUnit (ODU) 3.33.101.0 devices, the CRTC and ODU RPC endpoints provide a means of provisioning a firmware update for the device via crtc_fw_upgrade or crtcfwimage. The URL provided is not validated, and thus allows for arbitrary file upload to the device. This occurs in /lib/lua/luci/crtc.lua (IDU) and /lib/functions/wnc_jsonsh/wnc_crtc_fw.sh (ODU).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-28372 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 full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-28372 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts