CVE-2022-36532 File upload in n/a

High 8.8 Published 16 Sep 2022 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Authenticated editors can upload and rename malicious files to achieve remote code execution in Bolt CMS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-36532?

CVE-2022-36532 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Bolt CMS contains a vulnerability in version 5.1.12 and below that allows an authenticated user with the ROLE_EDITOR privileges to upload and rename a malicious file to achieve remote code execution.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36532?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Bolt Bolt Cms.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36532?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36532 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-36532 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36532 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hmmj-pppq-vw96.