HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-36588
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36588

CWE-120Published: September 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In D-Link DAP1650 v1.04 firmware, the fileaccess.cgi program in the firmware has a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by strncpy.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The D-Link DAP1650 firmware contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the fileaccess.cgi program. This critical flaw allows for remote code execution and carries a CVSS score of 9.8.

No public exploit is known for this remotely exploitable vulnerability.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest firmware updates provided by D-Link for the DAP-1650 device.

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-2022-36588 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

dlink2 product(s)
dap-1650 firmwaredap-1650
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DAP-1650
PATCHhttps://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DAP-1650
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/Davidteeri/Bug-Report/blob/main/dlink-dap1650-0x419EF8.md
ADVISORYhttps://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/Davidteeri/Bug-Report/blob/main/dlink-dap1650-0x419EF8.md
ADVISORYhttps://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/

All References (6)

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https://github.com/Davidteeri/Bug-Report/blob/main/dlink-dap1650-0x419EF8.mdBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DAP-1650Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory
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https://github.com/Davidteeri/Bug-Report/blob/main/dlink-dap1650-0x419EF8.mdBroken Link · Third Party Advisory
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https://support.dlink.com/ProductInfo.aspx?m=DAP-1650Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.dlink.com/en/security-bulletin/Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-36588
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-120
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 8, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-36588 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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