CVE-2022-36529: Kensite CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the name and oldname par

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-36529 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting kensite cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Kensite CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the name and oldname parameters at /framework/mod/db/DBMapper.xml.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 36%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-89
Published	2022-08-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: kensite cms project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-26 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

kensite cms project kensite cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy kensite-cms || rpm -q kensite-cms || kensite-cms --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison kensite-cms sudo apt install kensite-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold kensite-cms

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list kensite-cms sudo dnf downgrade kensite-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add kensite-cms

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2022-36529?

kensite cms: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-36529 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36529 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-2022-36529 affect?

CVE-2022-36529 affects kensite cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Kensite CMS v1.0 was discovered to contain multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities via the name and oldname parameters at /framework/mod/db/DBMapper.xml.

How urgent is CVE-2022-36529?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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