Is CVE-2022-36755 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36755 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36755 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36755 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36755?

CVE-2022-36755 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36755

CWE-287Published: August 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-Link DIR845L A1 contains a authentication vulnerability via an AUTHORIZED_GROUP=1 value, as demonstrated by a request for getcfg.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR845L firmware has an authentication bypass vulnerability that can be triggered by manipulating the AUTHORIZED_GROUP parameter. This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.

No public exploit is known, but the vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version to patch the authentication logic.

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-2022-36755 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.