How severe is CVE-2023-35724?

CVE-2023-35724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-35724 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-2023-35724?

CVE-2023-35724 affects Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35724?

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.

Does CVE-2023-35724 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-35724 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39723.

When was CVE-2023-35724 published?

CVE-2023-35724 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-35724

CVE-2023-35724 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-39723
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware
Published: 2024-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Use of Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the CLI service, which listens on TCP port 23. The server program contains hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20050.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-35724?: D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Use of Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the CLI service, which listens on TCP port 23. The server program contains hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20050.
How severe is CVE-2023-35724?: CVE-2023-35724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-35724 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-2023-35724?: CVE-2023-35724 affects Dlink Dap-2622 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-35724?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-35724 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-35724 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-39723.
When was CVE-2023-35724 published?: CVE-2023-35724 was published on 2024-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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