CVE-2022-43647 - CVE House
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Status published High CVE-2022-43647

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on...

Vulnerability Description

This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of D-Link DIR-825 1.0.9/EE routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the xupnpd service, which listens on TCP port 4044. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the admin user. Was ZDI-CAN-19464.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:

  • Dmitry "InfoSecDJ" Janushkevich of Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

DIR-825
Vulnerable Versions:
1.0.9

Timeline

Official Publish: March 29th, 2023
Last Modified: February 14th, 2025
Added to House: July 21st, 2026

CVSS Vectors

V3: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weaknesses (CWE)