Is CVE-2023-36092 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2023-36092 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2023-36092 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2023-36092 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2023-36092?

CVE-2023-36092 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2023-36092

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

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Authentication Bypass vulnerability in D-Link DIR-859 FW105b03 allows remote attackers to gain escalated privileges via via phpcgi_main. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link DIR-859 firmware contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows remote attackers to gain escalated privileges. This critical flaw is particularly dangerous because it affects devices that are no longer supported by the manufacturer.

There is no public exploit known, and it is not in CISA KEV. The flaw is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Since the product is no longer supported, users should decommission the affected hardware and replace it with a currently supported 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-2023-36092 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.