CVE-2022-36046 is a vulnerability that was discovered in 2022. The vulnerability is related to a flaw in some software, design, implementation, or human error and impacts a popular web application firewall (WAF) known as ModSecurity. Specifically, the vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass security mechanisms put in place by the WAF and execute malicious code on the targeted system.
The vulnerability was reported on June 6th, 2022, and assigned a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, indicating that it is considered critical and could be exploited easily. Within a few days of the report, multiple proof-of-concept exploits were published online, highlighting the severity of the issue. Vendors and developers of affected systems worked quickly to develop patches and updates to address the vulnerability, and users were advised to install these updates as soon as possible.
Overall, CVE-2022-36046 represents a significant threat to systems running ModSecurity and highlights the importance of regularly updating software and implementing appropriate security measures to protect against vulnerabilities.