CVE-2022-36672

Name: CVE-2022-36672
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-01T03:15:16.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-36672 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Novel-Plus v3.6.2 was discovered to contain a hard-coded JWT key located in the project config file. This vulnerability allows attackers to create a custom user session.. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Novel-Plus v3.6.2 was discovered to contain a hard-coded JWT key located in the project config file. This vulnerability allows attackers to create a custom user session.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xxyopen	Novel-Plus	3.6.2

References

https://www.mesec.cn/archives/296Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.mesec.cn/archives/296Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36672?

Novel-Plus v3.6.2 was discovered to contain a hard-coded JWT key located in the project config file. This vulnerability allows attackers to create a custom user session.

How severe is CVE-2022-36672?

CVE-2022-36672 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36672?

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