CVE-2022-36521

Name: CVE-2022-36521
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-26T14:15:08.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36521 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure permissions in cskefu v7.0.1 allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily add administrator accounts.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cskefu	Cskefu	7.0.1

References

https://github.com/chatopera/cskefu/issues/724Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/chatopera/cskefu/issues/724Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

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 score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36521?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-36521?

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Source: NVD / NIST