How severe is CVE-2022-36588?

CVE-2022-36588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36588?

CVE-2022-36588 affects Dlink Dap-1650 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36588?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-36588 published?

CVE-2022-36588 was published on 2022-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36588

CVE-2022-36588 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-1650 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-120
Affected product: Dlink Dap-1650 Firmware
Published: 2022-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In D-Link DAP1650 v1.04 firmware, the fileaccess.cgi program in the firmware has a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by strncpy.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36588?: In D-Link DAP1650 v1.04 firmware, the fileaccess.cgi program in the firmware has a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by strncpy.
How severe is CVE-2022-36588?: CVE-2022-36588 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36588?: CVE-2022-36588 affects Dlink Dap-1650 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-36588 published?: CVE-2022-36588 was published on 2022-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1650_firmware:1.04b02_j65h:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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