How severe is CVE-2023-36356?

CVE-2023-36356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36356?

CVE-2023-36356 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr940n Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36356?

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-2023-36356 published?

CVE-2023-36356 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36356

CVE-2023-36356 is a high-severity vulnerability in Tp-link Tl-wr940n Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Tp-link Tl-wr940n Firmware
Published: 2023-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

TP-Link TL-WR940N V2/V4/V6, TL-WR841N V8, TL-WR941ND V5, and TL-WR740N V1/V2 were discovered to contain a buffer read out-of-bounds via the component /userRpm/VirtualServerRpm. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36356?: TP-Link TL-WR940N V2/V4/V6, TL-WR841N V8, TL-WR941ND V5, and TL-WR740N V1/V2 were discovered to contain a buffer read out-of-bounds via the component /userRpm/VirtualServerRpm. This vulnerability allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted GET request.
How severe is CVE-2023-36356?: CVE-2023-36356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36356?: CVE-2023-36356 primarily affects Tp-link Tl-wr940n Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36356?: 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-2023-36356 published?: CVE-2023-36356 was published on 2023-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/a101e-IoTvul/iotvul/blob/main/tp-link/4/TL-WR941ND_TL-WR940N_TL-WR740N_userRpm_VirtualServerRpm.md

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr940n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr841n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr740n_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:tp-link:tl-wr941nd_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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