IRONSMITHINTEL
HIGHCVSS7.5
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Actively Exploited
|CISA KEV|CVE-2022-36537|Auth: none — unauthenticated|Reboot: required|Manual only

ZK Framework AuUploader Unspecified Vulnerability

ZK Framework AuUploader servlets contain an unspecified vulnerability that could allow an attacker to retrieve the content of a file located in the web context. The ZK Framework is an open-source Java framework. This vulnerability can impact multiple products, including but not limited to ConnectWise R1Soft Server Backup Manager.

Published Aug 26, 2022 · Updated May 16, 2026
Why patchRisk explained in plain English
Worst-case scenarioIf unpatched

A remote attacker, without authentication, can achieve full data confidentiality loss. CISA has confirmed use of this vulnerability in known ransomware campaigns — treat as high priority for remediation. Federal agencies are required to remediate by 2023-03-20 under CISA BOD 22-01.

How the attack worksNo clicks needed

This vulnerability affects ZK Framework AuUploader. ZK Framework v9.6.1, 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. Exploitation requires remote network access, low attack complexity, no authentication required, and no user interaction required.

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Phishing link

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Malicious file

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Server compromised

Am I affected?Quick check

Probably yes if any of these apply:

IT Security
Running zk framework: v < 8.6.4.2, 9.0.0 ≤ v < 9.0.1.3, 9.5.0 ≤ v < 9.5.1.3, 9.6.0 ≤ v < 9.6.2
Real-world incidentsWhat we've seen

CISA confirms this CVE has been used in known ransomware campaigns. Added to the KEV catalog on 2023-02-27; federal agencies required to remediate by 2023-03-20.

How to patch

Manual remediation steps

Apply the Vendor Patch

This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

CISA required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

References

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    Vendor advisory: https://tracker.zkoss.org/browse/ZK-5150
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    NVD entry: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36537
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    CISA KEV: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-36537
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