How severe is CVE-2024-36831?

CVE-2024-36831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.

Is CVE-2024-36831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36831?

CVE-2024-36831 affects Dlink Dap-1520 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36831?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-36831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-36831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36115.

When was CVE-2024-36831 published?

CVE-2024-36831 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-36831

CVE-2024-36831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dlink Dap-1520 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-476.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-36115
Weakness: CWE-476
Affected product: Dlink Dap-1520 Firmware
Published: 2024-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A NULL pointer dereference in the plugins_call_handle_uri_clean function of D-Link DAP-1520 REVA_FIRMWARE_1.10B04_BETA02_HOTFIX allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request without authentication.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-36831?: A NULL pointer dereference in the plugins_call_handle_uri_clean function of D-Link DAP-1520 REVA_FIRMWARE_1.10B04_BETA02_HOTFIX allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted HTTP request without authentication.
How severe is CVE-2024-36831?: CVE-2024-36831 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium 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 low.
Is CVE-2024-36831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-36831?: CVE-2024-36831 affects Dlink Dap-1520 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-36831 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-36831 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-36115.
When was CVE-2024-36831 published?: CVE-2024-36831 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:dlink:dap-1520_firmware:1.10b04:beta02:*:*:*:*:*:*

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