Is CVE-2022-45551 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-45551 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-45551 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-45551 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-45551?

CVE-2022-45551 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-45551

CWE-306Published: March 3, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue discovered in Shenzhen Zhiboton Electronics ZBT WE1626 Router v 21.06.18 allows attackers to escalate privileges via WGET command to the Network Diagnosis endpoint.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Shenzhen Zhibotong WE1626 routers (v21.06.18) are susceptible to privilege escalation via the Network Diagnosis endpoint using the WGET command. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to gain elevated control over the device.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Update the router firmware to the latest available version and disable unnecessary network diagnostic features.

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-2022-45551 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.