Is CVE-2022-48108 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-48108 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-48108 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-48108 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-48108?

CVE-2022-48108 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-48108

CWE-78Published: January 27, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR_878_FW1.30B08 was discovered to contain a command injection vulnerability via the component /SetNetworkSettings/SubnetMask. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-878 firmware contains a command injection vulnerability in the subnet mask configuration component. This allows remote attackers to escalate privileges to root via a crafted payload.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest available version. Avoid exposing the device management interface to the internet.

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-2022-48108 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.