Is CVE-2022-35518 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-35518 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-35518 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-35518 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35518?

CVE-2022-35518 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-35518

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

WAVLINK WN572HP3, WN533A8, WN530H4, WN535G3, WN531P3 nas.cgi has no filtering on parameters: User1Passwd and User1, which leads to command injection in page /nas_disk.shtml.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Wavlink devices are vulnerable to command injection due to improper input validation in the nas.cgi component. This critical flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands, posing a severe risk to system integrity and availability.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by Wavlink for the affected models.

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-2022-35518 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.