CVE-2022-44149
published 2023-01-06CVE-2022-44149: The web service on Nexxt Amp300 ARN02304U8 42.103.1.5095 and 80.103.2.5045 devices allows remote OS command execution by placing &telnetd in the JSON host…
PriorityP186high8.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRLUINSUCHIHAH
ITWEXPLOITVulnCheck KEV
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
64.35%
99.1th percentile
The web service on Nexxt Amp300 ARN02304U8 42.103.1.5095 and 80.103.2.5045 devices allows remote OS command execution by placing &telnetd in the JSON host field to the ping feature of the goform/sysTools component. Authentication is required
Affected
2 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| nexxtsolutions | amp300_firmware | — | — |
| nexxtsolutions | amp300_firmware | — | — |
Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote
- ·The vulnerability affects two distinct firmware versions on the ARN02304U8 hardware model; detection rules should cover both version strings. ↗
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-8m32-3cxw-hm8c: The web service on Nexxt Amp300 ARN02304U8 42
ghsa_unreviewed·2023-01-06
CVE-2022-44149 [HIGH] CWE-78 GHSA-8m32-3cxw-hm8c: The web service on Nexxt Amp300 ARN02304U8 42
The web service on Nexxt Amp300 ARN02304U8 42.103.1.5095 devices allows remote OS command execution by placing &telnetd in the JSON host field to the ping feature of the goform/sysTools component. Authentication is required.
VulnCheck
nexxtsolutions amp300_firmware Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
vulncheck·2022·CVSS 8.8
CVE-2022-44149 [HIGH] nexxtsolutions amp300_firmware Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
nexxtsolutions amp300_firmware Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
The web service on Nexxt Amp300 ARN02304U8 42.103.1.5095 and 80.103.2.5045 devices allows remote OS command execution by placing &telnetd in the JSON host field to the ping feature of the goform/sysTools component. Authentication is required
Affected: nexxtsolutions amp300_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://blog.xlab.qianxin.com/large-scale-botnet-airashi-en/; https://dashboard.shadowserver.org/statistics/honeypot/vulnerability/map/?day=2025-08-19&host_type=src&vulnerability=cve-2022-44149; https://dashboa
No detection rules found.
Trendmicro
RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
blogs_trendmicro·2025-10-09·CVSS 8.8
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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 Oct 09, 2025 Read time: ( words)
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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 Pwn2Own Toronto 2022 .
Januar
Trendmicro
RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
blogs_trendmicro·2025-10-09·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
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.
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
Trendmicro
RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
blogs_trendmicro·2025-10-09
RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
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
Key takeaways
- The campaign exposes organizations to the risks of data exfiltration, persistent network compromise, and operational disruption for organizations with exposed infrastructure.
- Organizations operating internet-facing network devices are at heightened risk. Active exploitation has been observed globally since mid-2025, with several CVEs now included in CISA’s Known Exploited Vul
Trendmicro
RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
blogs_trendmicro·2025-10-09·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
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 .
January
Trendmicro
RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
blogs_trendmicro·2025-10-09·CVSS 8.8
[HIGH] RondoDox: From Targeting Pwn2Own Vulnerabilities to Shotgunning Exploits
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
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170366/Nexxt-Router-Firmware-42.103.1.5095-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170366/Nexxt-Router-Firmware-80.103.2.5045-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlhttps://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2023010006https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170366/Nexxt-Router-Firmware-42.103.1.5095-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlhttps://www.nexxtsolutions.com/connectivity/search/?q=ARN02304U8http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170366/Nexxt-Router-Firmware-42.103.1.5095-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170366/Nexxt-Router-Firmware-80.103.2.5045-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlhttps://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2023010006https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/170366/Nexxt-Router-Firmware-42.103.1.5095-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlhttps://www.nexxtsolutions.com/connectivity/search/?q=ARN02304U8
2023-01-06
Published
Exploited in the wild