How severe is CVE-2022-36532?

CVE-2022-36532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36532?

CVE-2022-36532 affects Bolt Bolt Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36532?

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-2022-36532 published?

CVE-2022-36532 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-36532

CVE-2022-36532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bolt Bolt Cms with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 25% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bolt Bolt Cms
Published: 2022-09-16
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Bolt CMS contains a vulnerability in version 5.1.12 and below that allows an authenticated user with the ROLE_EDITOR privileges to upload and rename a malicious file to achieve remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36532?: Bolt CMS contains a vulnerability in version 5.1.12 and below that allows an authenticated user with the ROLE_EDITOR privileges to upload and rename a malicious file to achieve remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-36532?: CVE-2022-36532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 25% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36532?: CVE-2022-36532 affects Bolt Bolt Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36532?: 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-2022-36532 published?: CVE-2022-36532 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

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