Is CVE-2022-36525 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36525 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36525 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36525 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36525?

CVE-2022-36525 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36525

CWE-120Published: August 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link Go-RT-AC750 GORTAC750_revA_v101b03 & GO-RT-AC750_revB_FWv200b02 is vulnerable to Buffer Overflow via authenticationcgi_main.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link Go-RT-AC750 routers are vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the authentication process. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should update to the latest firmware version provided by D-Link to address this buffer overflow.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-36525 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.