Is CVE-2022-29496 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-29496 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-29496 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-29496 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-29496?

CVE-2022-29496 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-29496

CWE-121Published: June 17, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the BlynkConsole.h runCommand functionality of Blynk -Library v1.0.1. A specially-crafted network request can lead to command execution. An attacker can send a network request to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-29496 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.