CVE-2022-36537: Zk ZK Framework Vulnerable To Malicious Vulnerability
HIGHCVE-2022-36537 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) zk framework vulnerable to malicious vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Zk libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves zk framework vulnerable to malicious post. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.6.4.2, 9.0.1.3, 9.5.1.4, 9.6.0.2, 9.6.2.
CVE-2022-36537 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 7.5
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H).
How to Fix CVE-2022-36537
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Zk dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
<dependency>
<groupId>org.zkoss.zk</groupId>
<artifactId>zk</artifactId>
<version>8.6.4.2</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.zkoss.zk</groupId>
<artifactId>zk</artifactId>
<version>9.0.1.3</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.zkoss.zk</groupId>
<artifactId>zk</artifactId>
<version>9.5.1.4</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.zkoss.zk</groupId>
<artifactId>zk</artifactId>
<version>9.6.0.2</version>
</dependency><dependency>
<groupId>org.zkoss.zk</groupId>
<artifactId>zk</artifactId>
<version>9.6.2</version>
</dependency>Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.zkoss.zkHow to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2022-36537, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:
mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.zkoss.zkAnalyze the terminal output to locate any version of Zk in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 8.6.4.2), your application is affected.
Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.zkoss.zk command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Zk, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2022-36537 Affected Zk Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
org.zkoss.zk:zk
|
Maven |
< 8.6.4.2
|
8.6.4.2
|
|
org.zkoss.zk:zk
|
Maven |
≥ 9.0.0.0
< 9.0.1.3
|
9.0.1.3
|
|
org.zkoss.zk:zk
|
Maven |
≥ 9.5.0.0
< 9.5.1.4
|
9.5.1.4
|
|
org.zkoss.zk:zk
|
Maven |
≥ 9.6.0.0
< 9.6.0.2
|
9.6.0.2
|
|
org.zkoss.zk:zk
|
Maven |
≥ 9.6.1
< 9.6.2
|
9.6.2
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-6278-2q4m-cmf3",
"modified" : "2025-10-22T19:19:35Z",
"published" : "2022-08-27T00:00:43Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2022-36537" ],
"summary" : "ZK Framework vulnerable to malicious POST",
"details" : "ZK Framework version 9.6.1, 9.6.0.1, 9.5.1.3, 9.0.1.2 and 8.6.4.1 allows attackers to access sensitive information via a crafted POST request sent to the component AuUploader.",
"severity" : [ {
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"score" : "CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:H"
} ],
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"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36537"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/zkoss/zk/commit/92a29aa9b1daf1fd2d9d188cb6545f0441d54e84"
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"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/zkoss/zk"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://tracker.zkoss.org/browse/ZK-5150"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-hackers-exploiting-zk-java-framework-rce-flaw"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-36537"
} ],
"database_specific" : {
"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-200" ],
"severity" : "HIGH",
"github_reviewed" : true,
"github_reviewed_at" : "2022-09-16T18:37:18Z",
"nvd_published_at" : "2022-08-26T20:15:00Z"
}
}