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CVE-2022-36785

7.5 · HIGH

D-Link – G integrated Access Device4 Information Disclosure & Authorization Bypass.

Published Nov 17, 2022CWE-863EPSS 2.02%

Overview

CVE-2022-36785 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

D-Link – G integrated Access Device4 Information Disclosure & Authorization Bypass.

*Information Disclosure –

file contains a URL with private IP at line 15 "login.asp" A. The

window.location.href = http://192.168.1.1/setupWizard.asp" http://192.168.1.1/setupWizard.asp" ;

"admin" – contains default username value "login.asp" B. While accessing the web interface, the login form at

*Authorization Bypass –

URL by "setupWizard.asp' while it blocks direct access to – the web interface does not properly validate user identity variables values located at the client side, it is available to access it without a "login_glag" and "login_status" checking browser and to read the admin user credentials for the web interface.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36785?

CVE-2022-36785 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 17, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2022-36785?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2022-36785?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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