How severe is CVE-2022-1681?

CVE-2022-1681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-1681 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-1681?

CVE-2022-1681 affects Requarks Wiki.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1681?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-1681 published?

CVE-2022-1681 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-1681

CVE-2022-1681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Requarks Wiki.js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Requarks Wiki.js
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in GitHub repository requarks/wiki prior to 2.5.281. User can get root user permissions

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-1681?: Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in GitHub repository requarks/wiki prior to 2.5.281. User can get root user permissions
How severe is CVE-2022-1681?: CVE-2022-1681 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-1681 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-1681?: CVE-2022-1681 affects Requarks Wiki.js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-1681?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-1681 published?: CVE-2022-1681 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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