How severe is CVE-2022-36755?

CVE-2022-36755 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-2022-36755 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36755?

CVE-2022-36755 affects Dlink Dir-845l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36755?

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-2022-36755 published?

CVE-2022-36755 was published on 2022-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36755

CVE-2022-36755 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-845l 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dlink Dir-845l Firmware
Published: 2022-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DIR845L A1 contains a authentication vulnerability via an AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1 value, as demonstrated by a request for getcfg.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36755?: D-Link DIR845L A1 contains a authentication vulnerability via an AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1 value, as demonstrated by a request for getcfg.php.
How severe is CVE-2022-36755?: CVE-2022-36755 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-2022-36755 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36755?: CVE-2022-36755 affects Dlink Dir-845l Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36755?: 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-2022-36755 published?: CVE-2022-36755 was published on 2022-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-845l_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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