How severe is CVE-2022-37128?

CVE-2022-37128 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-2022-37128 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37128?

CVE-2022-37128 affects Dlink Dir-816 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37128?

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-2022-37128 published?

CVE-2022-37128 was published on 2022-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37128

CVE-2022-37128 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dir-816 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 21% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-665.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 21% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-665
Affected product: Dlink Dir-816 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1.10CNB04.img the network can be initialized without authentication via /goform/wizard_end.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37128?: In D-Link DIR-816 A2_v1.10CNB04.img the network can be initialized without authentication via /goform/wizard_end.
How severe is CVE-2022-37128?: CVE-2022-37128 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-2022-37128 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 21% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37128?: CVE-2022-37128 affects Dlink Dir-816 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37128?: 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-2022-37128 published?: CVE-2022-37128 was published on 2022-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dir-816_firmware:1.10cnb04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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