Is CVE-2022-36262 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36262 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36262 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36262 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36262?

CVE-2022-36262 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36262

CWE-94Published: August 15, 2022· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

An issue was discovered in taocms 3.0.2. in the website settings that allows arbitrary php code to be injected by modifying config.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in taocms 3.0.2 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary PHP code by modifying the config.php file. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this critical flaw enables full system compromise, and its remote exploitability makes it a high priority for remediation.

There is no public exploit known for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Users should upgrade taocms to a patched version if available or restrict write access to the config.php file to prevent unauthorized modifications.

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-2022-36262 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.