Is CVE-2022-28373 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-28373 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-28373 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-28373 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28373?

CVE-2022-28373 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-28373

CWE-78Published: 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 properly sanitize user-controlled parameters within the crtcreadpartition function of the crtcrpc JSON listener in /usr/lib/lua/luci/crtc.lua. A remote attacker on the local network can inject shell metacharacters to achieve remote code execution as root.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Verizon 5G Home LVSKIHP Indoor Unit contains a critical vulnerability where improper input sanitization allows for remote code execution as root. Attackers on the local network can exploit this flaw to gain full control.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

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-2022-28373 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.