Is CVE-2022-36979 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-36979 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-36979 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-36979 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-36979?

CVE-2022-36979 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-36979

CWE-89Published: March 29, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Ivanti Avalanche 6.3.2.3490. Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within the AvalancheDaoSupport class. A crafted request can trigger execution of SQL queries composed from a user-supplied string. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-15493.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-36979 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.