CVE-2022-35537
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
WAVLINK WN572HP3, WN533A8, WN530H4, WN535G3, WN531P3 wireless.cgi has no filtering on parameters: mac_5g and Newname, which leads to command injection in page /wifi_mesh.shtml.
Risk Analysis
This vulnerability allows for command injection due to a lack of input filtering on specific parameters in the wireless.cgi script. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw represents a severe risk as it allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The flaw is remotely exploitable due to its network-based attack vector and low complexity.
Users of affected Wavlink wireless devices should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by the manufacturer to address this input validation issue.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-35537 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-2022-35537 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts