CVE-2022-28956 is a critical vulnerability in the getcfg.php component of D-Link DIR-816L firmware versions, allowing unauthenticated attackers to gain full control of affected devices through a crafted payload. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code or active exploitation has been observed, its high severity and ease of exploitation warrant immediate patching for all affected D-Link DIR-816L routers.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
206b01CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-816l_firmware:206b01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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