How severe is CVE-2022-38873?

CVE-2022-38873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38873?

CVE-2022-38873 primarily affects Dlink Dap-2310 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38873?

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

When was CVE-2022-38873 published?

CVE-2022-38873 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38873

CVE-2022-38873 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-2310 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Dlink Dap-2310 Firmware
Published: 2022-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link devices DAP-2310 v2.10rc036 and earlier, DAP-2330 v1.06rc020 and earlier, DAP-2360 v2.10rc050 and earlier, DAP-2553 v3.10rc031 and earlier, DAP-2660 v1.15rc093 and earlier, DAP-2690 v3.20rc106 and earlier, DAP-2695 v1.20rc119_beta31 and earlier, DAP-3320 v1.05rc027 beta and earlier, DAP-3662 v1.05rc047 and earlier allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware after modifying the firmware header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38873?: D-Link devices DAP-2310 v2.10rc036 and earlier, DAP-2330 v1.06rc020 and earlier, DAP-2360 v2.10rc050 and earlier, DAP-2553 v3.10rc031 and earlier, DAP-2660 v1.15rc093 and earlier, DAP-2690 v3.20rc106 and earlier, DAP-2695 v1.20rc119_beta31 and earlier, DAP-3320 v1.05rc027 beta and earlier, DAP-3662 v1.05rc047 and earlier allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via uploading a crafted firmware after modifying the firmware header.
How severe is CVE-2022-38873?: CVE-2022-38873 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38873?: CVE-2022-38873 primarily affects Dlink Dap-2310 Firmware. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38873?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-38873 published?: CVE-2022-38873 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2310_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2330_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2360_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2553_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2660_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2690_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2695_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-2695_firmware:1.20rc119:beta31:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-3320_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-3320_firmware:1.05rc027:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-3662_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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