CVE-2022-36536 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 16 Sep 2022 Updated 9 Jul 2026

Attackers can escalate privileges in Syncovery for Linux by creating crafted session tokens due to weak random number generation.

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

What is CVE-2022-36536?

CVE-2022-36536 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue in the component post_applogin.php of Super Flexible Software GmbH & Co. KG Syncovery 9 for Linux v9.47x and below allows attackers to escalate privileges via creating crafted session tokens.

Weakness: CWE-330

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36536?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Syncovery Syncovery.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36536?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36536 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2022-36536 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-36536 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qrg7-33rj-93pf.