CVE-2022-36061: Elrond go is the go implementation for the Elrond Network protocol

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36061?

elrond go: upgrade to 1.3.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36061 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-36061 affect?

CVE-2022-36061 affects elrond go. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Elrond go is the go implementation for the Elrond Network protocol. In versions prior to 1.3.35, read only calls between contracts can generate smart contracts results. For example, if contract A calls in read only mode contract B and the c

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-36061?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-36061 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting elrond go. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Elrond go is the go implementation for the Elrond Network protocol. In versions prior to 1.3.35, read only calls between contracts can generate smart contracts results. For example, if contract A calls in read only mode contract B and the called function will make changes upon the contract's B state, the state will be altered for contract B as if the call was not made in the read-only mode. This can lead to some effects not designed by the origin

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-665
Published	2022-09-06
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: elrond

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-06 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

elrond elrond go UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.3.35

Fixed in: 1.3.35

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy elrond-go || rpm -q elrond-go || elrond-go --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.3.35 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade elrond-go

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade elrond-go

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-36061?

elrond go: upgrade to 1.3.35. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36061 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36061 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-36061 affect?

CVE-2022-36061 affects elrond go. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Elrond go is the go implementation for the Elrond Network protocol. In versions prior to 1.3.35, read only calls between contracts can generate smart contracts results. For example, if contract A calls in read only mode contract B and the c

How urgent is CVE-2022-36061?

Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-46173 HIGH 7.2 UPGRADE Elrond-GO is a go implementation for the Elrond Network protocol
CVE-2022-36058 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Elrond go is the go implementation for the Elrond Network protocol

References

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