Is CVE-2023-36090 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-36090 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-36090 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-36090 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36090?

CVE-2023-36090 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-36090

CWE-863Published: July 31, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in D-Link DIR-885L FW102b01 allows remote attackers to gain escalated privileges via phpcgi. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-885L firmware contains an authentication bypass vulnerability allowing remote attackers to gain escalated privileges. This critical flaw is unpatched due to the device reaching its end-of-life status.

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

Recommended Action

Replace the affected D-Link hardware with a supported alternative, as no security updates will be provided.

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-2023-36090 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.