Is CVE-2022-36756 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36756 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36756 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36756 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36756?

CVE-2022-36756 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36756

CWE-94Published: August 28, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

DIR845L A1 v1.00-v1.03 is vulnerable to command injection via /htdocs/upnpinc/gena.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR845L firmware contains a command injection vulnerability in the gena.php script. This critical flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands on the device.

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

Recommended Action

Update the device firmware to the latest version and restrict network access to the management interface.

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-2022-36756 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.