HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-44801
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-44801

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: November 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-878 1.02B05 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The D-Link DIR-878 is affected by an incorrect access control vulnerability. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to potentially bypass security restrictions, warranting immediate attention.

There is no evidence of public exploitation or inclusion in the CISA KEV list for this CVE.

Recommended Action

Ensure the D-Link DIR-878 firmware is updated to the latest version to mitigate unauthorized access risks.

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-2022-44801 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

dlink2 product(s)
dir-878 firmwaredir-878
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-44801
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 22, 2022

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-44801 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.