Is CVE-2024-22853 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-22853 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-22853 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-22853 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-22853?

CVE-2024-22853 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-22853

CWE-798Published: February 6, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

D-LINK Go-RT-AC750 GORTAC750_A1_FW_v101b03 has a hardcoded password for the Alphanetworks account, which allows remote attackers to obtain root access via a telnet session.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

D-Link Go-RT-AC750 routers contain a hardcoded password for the Alphanetworks account, granting remote attackers root access via telnet. This critical vulnerability is rated 9.8 and allows for complete device takeover.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Disable telnet access immediately and update the router firmware to a version that removes the hardcoded credentials.

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-2024-22853 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.