Is CVE-2022-36609 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36609 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36609 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36609 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36609?

CVE-2022-36609 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36609

CWE-89Published: September 2, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Clinic's Patient Management System v1.0 was discovered to contain a SQL injection vulnerability via the id parameter at /pms/update_patient.php.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Clinic's Patient Management System v1.0 contains a SQL injection vulnerability in the update_patient.php script. This critical flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate database queries, leading to potential unauthorized data access or modification.

This vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity, though no public exploit is currently known and it is not in the CISA KEV.

Recommended Action

Apply available security updates or patches for the Patient Management System. Ensure input validation is implemented for all parameters.

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-2022-36609 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.