CVE-2022-35524
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
WAVLINK WN572HP3, WN533A8, WN530H4, WN535G3, WN531P3 adm.cgi has no filtering on parameters: wlan_signal, web_pskValue, sel_EncrypTyp, sel_Automode, wlan_bssid, wlan_ssid and wlan_channel, which leads to command injection in page /wizard_rep.shtml.
Risk Analysis
Multiple parameters in the adm.cgi script are not properly filtered, resulting in a command injection vulnerability. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.
Apply the latest firmware updates from Wavlink to secure the device against this command injection vulnerability.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-35524 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-35524 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts