CVE-2022-36604

CVE-2022-36604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Canaan Avalon Asic Miner Firmware 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

Description

An access control issue in Canaan Avalon ASIC Miner 2020.3.30 and below allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily change user passwords via a crafted POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36604?
An access control issue in Canaan Avalon ASIC Miner 2020.3.30 and below allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily change user passwords via a crafted POST request.
How severe is CVE-2022-36604?
CVE-2022-36604 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-2022-36604 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36604?
CVE-2022-36604 affects Canaan Avalon Asic Miner Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36604?
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-2022-36604 published?
CVE-2022-36604 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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