How severe is CVE-2022-36231?

CVE-2022-36231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36231?

CVE-2022-36231 affects Newspaperclub Pdf Info. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36231?

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

When was CVE-2022-36231 published?

CVE-2022-36231 was published on 2023-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36231

CVE-2022-36231 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Newspaperclub Pdf Info with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Newspaperclub Pdf Info
Published: 2023-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

pdf_info 0.5.3 is vulnerable to Command Execution because the Ruby code uses backticks instead of Open3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36231?: pdf_info 0.5.3 is vulnerable to Command Execution because the Ruby code uses backticks instead of Open3.
How severe is CVE-2022-36231?: CVE-2022-36231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36231?: CVE-2022-36231 affects Newspaperclub Pdf Info. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-36231 published?: CVE-2022-36231 was published on 2023-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:newspaperclub:pdf_info:0.5.3:*:*:*:*:ruby:*:*

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