CVE-2022-20708
A vulnerability in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute…
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- CISA KEV
- Yes — actively exploited (added 2022-03-03, remediation due 2022-03-17)
- Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-121
Description
A vulnerability in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code elevate privileges, execute arbitrary commands, bypass authentication and authorization protections, fetch and run unsigned software, or cause a denial of service (DoS).
Affected products
- Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers
Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.
Required action (CISA)
Apply updates per vendor instructions. Federal remediation deadline: 2022-03-17.
How to prioritize this
This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.
FAQ
Is CVE-2022-20708 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-20708 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2022-03-03, with a federal remediation deadline of 2022-03-17. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-20708?
CVE-2022-20708 has no published CVSS base score yet — NVD analysis can lag disclosure. Check the vendor references for an interim severity.
Related vulnerabilities
- CVE-2022-20703 — Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340,
- CVE-2022-20701 — Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340,
- CVE-2022-20700 — Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340,
- CVE-2022-20699 — Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340,
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