MEDIUM CVSS 5.3
Published: 2022-12-21

CVE-2022-38546

zyxel nbg7510_firmware Security Advisory (CVE-2022-38546)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-38546 impacting zyxel nbg7510_firmware. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A DNS misconfiguration was found in Zyxel NBG7510 firmware versions prior to V1.00(ABZY.3)C0, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to access the DNS server when the device is switched to the AP mode.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product zyxel / nbg7510_firmware
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-284

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-38546 impacting zyxel nbg7510_firmware.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-38546.yaml
id: cve-2022-38546

info:
  name: zyxel nbg7510_firmware - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-38546 affecting zyxel nbg7510_firmware.
    Evaluation: A DNS misconfiguration was found in Zyxel NBG7510 firmware versions prior to V1.00(ABZY.3)C0, which could allow an unauthenticated attacker to access ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-38546
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
    cvss-score: 5.3
    cve-id: CVE-2022-38546
    cwe-id: CWE-284
  tags: cve,cve-2022-38546,zyxel,nbg7510_firmware,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "nbg7510_firmware"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-38546.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-38546
# Target: zyxel nbg7510_firmware | CVSS: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-38546 (zyxel nbg7510_firmware)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against zyxel nbg7510_firmware scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-38546.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-38546
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install nbg7510_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade nbg7510_firmware 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update nbg7510_firmware

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i nbg7510_firmware 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i nbg7510_firmware

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-38546 in zyxel nbg7510_firmware?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update zyxel nbg7510_firmware packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-38546?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-38546?

CVE-2022-38546 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-38546
Weakness CWE-284
Vendor zyxel
Product nbg7510_firmware
Published 2022-12-21
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L