CVE-2022-50936: WBCE CMS version 1.5.2 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-50936 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting wbce cms. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WBCE CMS version 1.5.2 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious droplets through the admin panel. Authenticated attackers can exploit the droplet upload functionality in the admin tools to create and execute arbitrary PHP code by crafting a specially designed zip file payload.

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	0.9% (top 39%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-434
Published	2026-01-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): VulnCheck · Vendor: wbce

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-01-13 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wbce wbce cms DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.5.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.5.2

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.5.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wbce-cms sudo apt install wbce-cms=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.2> sudo apt-mark hold wbce-cms

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

dnf --showduplicates list wbce-cms sudo dnf downgrade wbce-cms-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.5.2> sudo dnf versionlock add wbce-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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-50936?

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

Is CVE-2022-50936 being exploited?

CVE-2022-50936 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-2022-50936 affect?

CVE-2022-50936 affects wbce cms. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). WBCE CMS version 1.5.2 contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious droplets through the admin panel. Authenticated attackers can exploit the droplet upload functionality in the adm

How urgent is CVE-2022-50936?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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