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CVE-2022-36604 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting avalon asic miner firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An access control issue in Canaan Avalon ASIC Miner 2020.3.30 and below allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily change user passwords via a crafted POST request.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Public exploit reference
- 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 | 0.8% (top 44%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-306 |
| Published | 2022-09-01 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-36604?
avalon asic miner firmware: upgrade to newer than 2020.3.30. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-36604 being exploited?
CVE-2022-36604 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-2022-36604 affect?
CVE-2022-36604 affects avalon asic miner firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). An access control issue in Canaan Avalon ASIC Miner 2020.3.30 and below allows unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily change user passwords via a crafted POST request.
How urgent is CVE-2022-36604?
Priority 50/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action