CVE-2022-33189: An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the XCMD setAlexa functionality of Abode Systems, Inc

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CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2022-33189 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting iota all-in-one security kit firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the XCMD setAlexa functionality of Abode Systems, Inc. iota All-In-One Security Kit 6.9Z. A specially-crafted XCMD can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a malicious XML payload to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-78
Published	2022-10-25
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: goabode

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-10-25 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:48 UTCUpdated Record last modified

goabode iota all-in-one security kit firmware MITIGATE

Affected: 6.9z

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.9z

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2022-33189?

iota all-in-one security kit firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-33189 being exploited?

CVE-2022-33189 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-2022-33189 affect?

CVE-2022-33189 affects iota all-in-one security kit firmware. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). An OS command injection vulnerability exists in the XCMD setAlexa functionality of Abode Systems, Inc. iota All-In-One Security Kit 6.9Z. A specially-crafted XCMD can lead to arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send a malicious XML

How urgent is CVE-2022-33189?

Priority 67/100. Critical severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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