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CVE-2022-28955

7.5 · HIGH

An access control issue in D-Link DIR816L_FW206b01 allows unauthenticated attackers to access folders folder_view.php and category_view.php.

Published May 18, 2022CWE-287EPSS 39.73%

Overview

CVE-2022-28955 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

An access control issue in D-Link DIR816L_FW206b01 allows unauthenticated attackers to access folders folder_view.php and category_view.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28955?

CVE-2022-28955 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on May 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-28955?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-28955?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2022-28955?

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