CVE-2023-35724

Name: CVE-2023-35724
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:35.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-35724 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Use of Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622 routers. EPSS estimates a 0.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

D-Link DAP-2622 Telnet CLI Use of Hardcoded Credentials Authentication Bypass Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows network-adjacent attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of D-Link DAP-2622 routers. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the CLI service, which listens on TCP port 23. The server program contains hard-coded credentials. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. . Was ZDI-CAN-20050.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.86%

54.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dlink	Dap-2622 Firmware	< 1.10b03r022

References

https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10349Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1230/Third Party Advisory
https://supportannouncement.us.dlink.com/announcement/publication.aspx?name=SAP10349Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1230/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-35724?

How severe is CVE-2023-35724?

CVE-2023-35724 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-35724?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST