CVE-2026-113736: Flaw in D-Link DHP-W610AV Scores 9.3 on CVSS
A newly published critical vulnerability in D-Link DHP-W610AV carries a CVSS score of 9.3. Here is what is affected and how to respond.
Key points
- CVE-2026-113736 affects D-Link DHP-W610AV.
- CVSS 9.3 (Critical).
- No exploitation confirmed yet.
D-Link DHP-W610AV is affected by CVE-2026-113736, a security flaw that the National Vulnerability Database rates 9.3 out of 10.
At a glance
- CVE
- CVE-2026-113736
- Product
- D-Link DHP-W610AV
- CVSS
- 9.3 Critical
- Weakness
- CWE-258, CWE-259
- Exploited
- No known exploitation
What is the vulnerability?
The NVD entry states: A vulnerability has been found in D-Link DHP-W610AV 1.02EUb03. The impacted element is the function login_prepare_hnap of the file etc/defnodes/defaultvalue.xml of the component HNAP Login. The manipulation of the argument Password leads to empty password in configuration file. The attack can be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.
Affected versions
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D-Link | DHP-W610AV | 1.02EUb03 |
Is it being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication. It does not appear in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. We will update this report if that changes.
What should you do?
- Identify whether the affected product and versions run in your environment.
- Apply the vendor update listed in the advisory as soon as it is available.
- Limit network exposure of the affected service until it is patched.
- Monitor the vendor advisory for updated guidance or exploitation reports.
What to do and how to stay safe: CVE-2026-113736
- Vulnerability severity scores ignore your specific architecture and context.
- Exploitability depends on network exposure and user behavior, not just code flaws.
- Prioritization requires continuous asset inventory and threat intelligence alignment.
Risk-based vulnerability management focuses your limited resources on the flaws that actually threaten your business. Start by mapping your critical assets and checking for active exploits to prioritize your backlog.
Step-by-step guide: Risk-Based Vulnerability Management: Prioritize Fixes by Actual Danger
General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-113736?
CVE-2026-113736 is a CWE-258, CWE-259 vulnerability in D-Link DHP-W610AV.
How severe is CVE-2026-113736?
It has a CVSS score of 9.3 Critical.
Is CVE-2026-113736 being exploited?
There is no public confirmation of exploitation at the time of publication.
