Is CVE-2022-46476 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-46476 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-46476 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-46476 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46476?

CVE-2022-46476 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-46476

CWE-78Published: January 19, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR-859 A1 1.05 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the service= variable in the soapcgi_main function.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-859 routers contain a command injection vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the soapcgi_main function. The flaw carries a critical CVSS score of 9.8, reflecting the potential for full system compromise.

No public exploit is currently known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates for the D-Link DIR-859 A1 to resolve the command injection 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-2022-46476 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.