Is CVE-2022-36261 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36261 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36261 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36261 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36261?

CVE-2022-36261 has a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36261

CWE-22Published: August 23, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An arbitrary file deletion vulnerability was discovered in taocms 3.0.2, that allows attacker to delete file in server when request url admin.php?action=file&ctrl=del&path=/../../../test.txt

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Taocms 3.0.2 is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion, allowing remote attackers to remove files from the server. This critical flaw is rated 9.1 on the CVSS scale.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not listed in the KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update to a patched version of Taocms or implement strict access controls to the administrative interface.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-36261 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.