CVE-2022-25916: Versions of the package mt7688-wiscan before 0.8.3 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to improper input s

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HIGH 7.4UPGRADE

CVE-2022-25916 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting mt7688-wiscan. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Versions of the package mt7688-wiscan before 0.8.3 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to improper input sanitization in the 'wiscan.scan' function.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 34%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78, CWE-77
Published	2023-02-01
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Snyk · Vendor: mt7688-wiscan project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-02-01 05:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mt7688-wiscan project mt7688-wiscan UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.8.3

Fixed in: 0.8.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

npm ls mt7688-wiscan

2. UPGRADE to 0.8.3

npm install mt7688-wiscan@">=0.8.3"

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-25916?

mt7688-wiscan: upgrade to 0.8.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-25916 being exploited?

CVE-2022-25916 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-25916 affect?

CVE-2022-25916 affects mt7688-wiscan. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). Versions of the package mt7688-wiscan before 0.8.3 are vulnerable to Command Injection due to improper input sanitization in the 'wiscan.scan' function.

How urgent is CVE-2022-25916?

Priority 42/100. High severity

References

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