Is CVE-2022-38955 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38955 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38955 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38955 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38955?

CVE-2022-38955 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-38955

CWE-354Published: September 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An exploitable firmware modification vulnerability was discovered on the Netgear WPN824EXT WiFi Range Extender. An attacker can conduct a MITM attack to modify the user-uploaded firmware image and bypass the CRC check. A successful attack can either introduce a backdoor to the device or make the device DoS. This affects Firmware Version: 1.1.1_1.1.9.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38955 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.5.