How severe is CVE-2022-36036?

CVE-2022-36036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36036 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36036?

CVE-2022-36036 primarily affects Mdx-mermaid Project Mdx-mermaid. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36036?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-36036 published?

CVE-2022-36036 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36036

CVE-2022-36036 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mdx-mermaid Project Mdx-mermaid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Mdx-mermaid Project Mdx-mermaid
Published: 2022-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

mdx-mermaid provides plug and play access to Mermaid in MDX. There is a potential for an arbitrary javascript injection in versions less than 1.3.0 and 2.0.0-rc1. Modify any mermaid code blocks with arbitrary code and it will execute when the component is loaded by MDXjs. This vulnerability was patched in version(s) 1.3.0 and 2.0.0-rc2. There are currently no known workarounds.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36036?: mdx-mermaid provides plug and play access to Mermaid in MDX. There is a potential for an arbitrary javascript injection in versions less than 1.3.0 and 2.0.0-rc1. Modify any mermaid code blocks with arbitrary code and it will execute when the component is loaded by MDXjs. This vulnerability was patched in version(s) 1.3.0 and 2.0.0-rc2. There are currently no known workarounds.
How severe is CVE-2022-36036?: CVE-2022-36036 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.6, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36036 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36036?: CVE-2022-36036 primarily affects Mdx-mermaid Project Mdx-mermaid. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36036?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36036 published?: CVE-2022-36036 was published on 2022-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mdx-mermaid_project:mdx-mermaid:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mdx-mermaid_project:mdx-mermaid:2.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:node.js:*:*

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