CVE-2022-36081: Wikmd is a file based wiki that uses markdown

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36081?

wikmd: upgrade to 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36081 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36081 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-2022-36081 affect?

CVE-2022-36081 affects wikmd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Wikmd is a file based wiki that uses markdown. Prior to version 1.7.1, Wikmd is vulnerable to path traversal when accessing `/list/ ` and discloses lists of files located on the server including sensitive data. Version 1.7.1

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-36081 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting wikmd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Wikmd is a file based wiki that uses markdown. Prior to version 1.7.1, Wikmd is vulnerable to path traversal when accessing `/list/<path:folderpath>` and discloses lists of files located on the server including sensitive data. Version 1.7.1 fixes this issue.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.0% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22, CWE-23
Published	2022-09-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: wikmd project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-07 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:52 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wikmd project wikmd UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.7.1

Fixed in: 1.7.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wikmd || rpm -q wikmd || wikmd --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.7.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wikmd

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wikmd

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-36081?

wikmd: upgrade to 1.7.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36081 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36081 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-2022-36081 affect?

CVE-2022-36081 affects wikmd. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Wikmd is a file based wiki that uses markdown. Prior to version 1.7.1, Wikmd is vulnerable to path traversal when accessing `/list/<path:folderpath>` and discloses lists of files located on the server including sensitive data. Version 1.7.1

How urgent is CVE-2022-36081?

Priority 47/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Related CVEs

CVE-2022-36080 MEDIUM 6.1 UPGRADE Wikmd is a file based wiki that uses markdown

References

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