CVE-2022-36786
CVE-2022-36786 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dsl-224 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-77.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-77
- Affected product: Dlink Dsl-224 Firmware
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- Last modified:
Description
DLINK - DSL-224 Post-auth RCE. DLINK router version 3.0.8 has an interface where you can configure NTP servers (Network Time Protocol) via jsonrpc API. It is possible to inject a command through this interface that will run with ROOT permissions on the router.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-36786?
- DLINK - DSL-224 Post-auth RCE. DLINK router version 3.0.8 has an interface where you can configure NTP servers (Network Time Protocol) via jsonrpc API. It is possible to inject a command through this interface that will run with ROOT permissions on the router.
- How severe is CVE-2022-36786?
- CVE-2022-36786 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-36786 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-36786?
- CVE-2022-36786 affects Dlink Dsl-224 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-36786?
- 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-2022-36786 published?
- CVE-2022-36786 was published on 2022-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dsl-224_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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- CVE-2023-32224 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): D-Link DSL-224 firmware version 3.0.10 CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
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