CVE-2022-43184
CWE-78Published: October 19, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
D-Link DIR878 1.30B08 Hotfix_04 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component /bin/proc.cgi.
Risk Analysis
A command injection vulnerability in the D-Link DIR878 firmware allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the proc.cgi component. With a critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk of full device compromise.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Users should check for and apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link for the DIR878 device.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-43184 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-2022-43184 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts