How severe is CVE-2022-36521?

CVE-2022-36521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36521?

CVE-2022-36521 affects Cskefu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36521?

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-2022-36521 published?

CVE-2022-36521 was published on 2022-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36521

CVE-2022-36521 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cskefu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Cskefu
Published: 2022-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insecure permissions in cskefu v7.0.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily add administrator accounts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36521?: Insecure permissions in cskefu v7.0.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily add administrator accounts.
How severe is CVE-2022-36521?: CVE-2022-36521 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36521?: CVE-2022-36521 affects Cskefu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36521?: 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-2022-36521 published?: CVE-2022-36521 was published on 2022-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/chatopera/cskefu/issues/724

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:cskefu:cskefu:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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