CVE-2022-36748: PicUploader v2.6.3 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /mas

Routine

MEDIUM 6.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-36748 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting picuploader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PicUploader v2.6.3 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /master/index.php.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.1 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 60%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2022-08-30
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: picuploader project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-30 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:53 UTCUpdated Record last modified

picuploader project picuploader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.6.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.6.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.6.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison picuploader sudo apt install picuploader=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo apt-mark hold picuploader

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

dnf --showduplicates list picuploader sudo dnf downgrade picuploader-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.6.3> sudo dnf versionlock add picuploader

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-2022-36748?

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

Is CVE-2022-36748 being exploited?

CVE-2022-36748 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-2022-36748 affect?

CVE-2022-36748 affects picuploader. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). PicUploader v2.6.3 was discovered to contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability via the component /master/index.php.

How urgent is CVE-2022-36748?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

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