CVE-2022-37129
published 2022-08-31CVE-2022-37129: D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1.10CNB04.img is vulnerable to Command Injection via /goform/SystemCommand. After the user passes in the command parameter, it will be…
PriorityP180high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
ITWVulnCheck KEV
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
8.29%
94.3th percentile
D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1.10CNB04.img is vulnerable to Command Injection via /goform/SystemCommand. After the user passes in the command parameter, it will be spliced into byte_4836B0 by snprintf, and finally doSystem(&byte_4836B0); will be executed, resulting in a command injection.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| dlink | dir-816_firmware | — | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.18.8HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vulncheck8.8HIGH
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GHSA
GHSA-fv43-xxv4-v4x9: D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-09-01
CVE-2022-37129 [HIGH] CWE-77 GHSA-fv43-xxv4-v4x9: D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1
D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1.10CNB04.img is vulnerable to Command Injection via /goform/SystemCommand. After the user passes in the command parameter, it will be spliced into byte_4836B0 by snprintf, and finally doSystem(&byte_4836B0); will be executed, resulting in a command injection.
VulnCheck
D-Link dir-816_firmware Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
vulncheck·2022·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-37129 [HIGH] D-Link dir-816_firmware Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
D-Link dir-816_firmware Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1.10CNB04.img is vulnerable to Command Injection via /goform/SystemCommand. After the user passes in the command parameter, it will be spliced into byte_4836B0 by snprintf, and finally doSystem(&byte_4836B0); will be executed, resulting in a command injection.
Affected: D-Link dir-816_firmware
Required Action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Exploitation References: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/j/rondodox.html; https://beelzebub.ai/blog/rondo-dox-v2/
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
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Cyber Threats
## RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
The Trend Zero Day Initiative™ (ZDI) and Trend™ Research teams have identified a large-scale RondoDox botnet campaign exploiting over 50 vulnerabilities across more than 30 vendors, including flaws first seen in Pwn2Own contests.
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Trend customers can be reassured that they have been protected against vulnerabilities like CVE-2023-1389 since it was disclosed at Pwn2Own.
Below is the timeline showing key events in the RondoDox vulnerability, from discovery to exploitation:
December 6, 2022: Tri Dang and Bien Pham (@bienpnn) from Qrious Secure exploit the WAN interface of TP-Link AX1800 at Pwn2Ow
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RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
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Cyber Threats
# RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
Trend™ Research and ZDI Threat Hunters have identified a large-scale RondoDox botnet campaign exploiting over 50 vulnerabilities across more than 30 vendors, including flaws first seen in Pwn2Own contests.
By: Deep Patel, Ashish Verma, Simon Dulude, Peter Girnus
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Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
Key takeaways
- The campaign exposes organizations to the risks of data exfiltration, persistent network compromise, and operational disruption for organizations with exposed infrastructure.
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Cyber Threats
## RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
Trend™ Research and ZDI Threat Hunters have identified a large-scale RondoDox botnet campaign exploiting over 50 vulnerabilities across more than 30 vendors, including flaws first seen in Pwn2Own contests.
By: Deep Patel, Ashish Verma, Simon Dulude, Peter Girnus 2025/10/09 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
Trend customers can be reassured that they have been protected against vulnerabilities like CVE-2023-1389 since it was disclosed at Pwn2Own.
Below is the timeline showing key events in the RondoDox vulnerability, from discovery to exploitation:
December 6, 2022: Tri Dang and Bien Pham (@bienpnn) from Qrious Secure exploit the WAN interface of TP-Link AX1800 at Pwn2Own Toronto 2022 .
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Ciberamenazas
## RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
The Trend Zero Day Initiative™ (ZDI) and Trend™ Research teams have identified a large-scale RondoDox botnet campaign exploiting over 50 vulnerabilities across more than 30 vendors, including flaws first seen in Pwn2Own contests.
By: Deep Patel, Ashish Verma, Simon Dulude, Peter Girnus Oct 09, 2025 Read time: ( words)
Save to Folio
Trend customers can be reassured that they have been protected against vulnerabilities like CVE-2023-1389 since it was disclosed at Pwn2Own.
Below is the timeline showing key events in the RondoDox vulnerability, from discovery to exploitation:
December 6, 2022: Tri Dang and Bien Pham (@bienpnn) from Qrious Secure exploit the WAN interface of TP-Link AX1800 at Pwn2Ow
2022-08-31
Published
Exploited in the wild