Is CVE-2022-39073 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-39073 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-39073 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-39073 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-39073?

CVE-2022-39073 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-39073

CWE-77Published: January 6, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

There is a command injection vulnerability in ZTE MF286R, Due to insufficient validation of the input parameters, an attacker could use the vulnerability to execute arbitrary commands.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

ZTE MF286R routers are susceptible to command injection due to insufficient input validation. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary system commands.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by the manufacturer to address the input validation flaw.

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-2022-39073 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.