CVE-2022-36081

Name: CVE-2022-36081
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-07T21:15:08.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.82%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36081 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Wikmd is a file based wiki that uses markdown. Prior to version 1.7.1, Wikmd is vulnerable to path traversal when accessing `/list/<path:folderpath>` and discloses lists of files located on the server including sensitive data. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Wikmd is a file based wiki that uses markdown. Prior to version 1.7.1, Wikmd is vulnerable to path traversal when accessing `/list/<path:folderpath>` and discloses lists of files located on the server including sensitive data. Version 1.7.1 fixes this issue.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.82%

52.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wikmd Project	Wikmd	< 1.7.1

References

https://github.com/Linbreux/wikmd/commit/8d1f94ec86b5b6c3df8ef10051facfb511a78450Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Linbreux/wikmd/security/advisories/GHSA-w4cf-92x9-v8w2Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Linbreux/wikmd/commit/8d1f94ec86b5b6c3df8ef10051facfb511a78450Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/Linbreux/wikmd/security/advisories/GHSA-w4cf-92x9-v8w2Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36081?

How severe is CVE-2022-36081?

CVE-2022-36081 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36081?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST