Is CVE-2022-36223 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36223 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36223 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36223 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36223?

CVE-2022-36223 has a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2022-36223

CWE-79Published: December 16, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

In Emby Server 4.6.7.0, the playlist name field is vulnerable to XSS stored where it is possible to steal the administrator access token and flip or steal the media server administrator account.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-36223 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.