Is CVE-2022-36672 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36672 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36672 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36672 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36672?

CVE-2022-36672 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36672

CWE-798Published: September 1, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-36672 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.