Is CVE-2022-20699 actively exploited?

CVE-2022-20699 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-10-28.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-20699?

CVE-2022-20699 has a CVSS score of 10 (CRITICAL severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2022-20699?

Patch guidance is available from cisco security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2022-20699.

Fix CVE-2022-20699 - CRITICAL cisco rv340 firmware

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2022-20699?

4 products: cisco rv340 firmware, cisco rv340w firmware, cisco rv345 firmware, cisco rv345p firmware.

Description

Multiple vulnerabilities in Cisco Small Business RV160, RV260, RV340, and RV345 Series Routers could allow an attacker to do any of the following: Execute arbitrary code Elevate privileges Execute arbitrary commands Bypass authentication and authorization protections Fetch and run unsigned software Cause denial of service (DoS) For more information about these vulnerabilities, see the Details section of this advisory.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-121 CWE-1284

Metadata

Primary Vendor: CISCO
Published: 2/10/2022
Last Modified: 10/28/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

cisco : rv340_firmwarecisco : rv340w_firmwarecisco : rv345_firmwarecisco : rv345p_firmware

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

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