CVE-2022-33205
CWE-78Published: October 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Four OS command injection vulnerabilities exists in the web interface /action/wirelessConnect functionality of Abode Systems, Inc. iota All-In-One Security Kit 6.9X and 6.9Z. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger these vulnerabilities.This vulnerability focuses on the unsafe use of the `wpapsk_hex` HTTP parameter to construct an OS Command at offset `0x19b0ac` of the `/root/hpgw` binary included in firmware 6.9Z.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-33205 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
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 9.9.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-33205 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts