What is CVE-2022-36082?

CVE-2022-36082 is a medium-severity improper input validation vulnerability in mangadex-downloader (pip), affecting versions >= 1.3.0, < 1.7.2. It is fixed in 1.7.2. The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths.

How severe is CVE-2022-36082?

CVE-2022-36082 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Which versions of mangadex-downloader are affected by CVE-2022-36082?

mangadex-downloader (pip) versions >= 1.3.0, < 1.7.2 is affected.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-36082?

Yes. CVE-2022-36082 is fixed in 1.7.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Is CVE-2022-36082 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2022-36082 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

What actually determines whether CVE-2022-36082 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36082?

Upgrade mangadex-downloader to 1.7.2 or later.

CVE-2022-36082 in mangadex-downloader

Q: How severe is CVE-2022-36082?

CVE-2022-36082 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.

Q: Which versions of mangadex-downloader are affected by CVE-2022-36082?

mangadex-downloader (pip) versions >= 1.3.0, < 1.7.2 is affected.

Q: Is there a fix for CVE-2022-36082?

Yes. CVE-2022-36082 is fixed in 1.7.2. Upgrade to this version or later.

Q: Is CVE-2022-36082 exploitable, and should I be worried?

Whether CVE-2022-36082 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk.

Q: What actually determines whether CVE-2022-36082 is exploitable, and how bad it is?

Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-36082?

Upgrade mangadex-downloader to 1.7.2 or later.

Summary

mangadex-downloader vulnerable to unauthorized file reading

Proof of Concept (PoC)

https://www.mansuf.link/unauthorized-file-read-in-mangadex-downloader-cve-2022-36082/

Workarounds

Unfortunately, there is no workarounds to make it safe from this issue. But i suggest you double check the url before proceed to download or update to latest version ( >= 1.7.2)

Impact

When using file:<location> command and <location> is web URL location (http, https). mangadex-downloader will try to open and read a file in local disk if the content from online file is exist-as-a-file in victim computer

So far, the app only read the files and not execute it. But still, when someone reading your files without you knowing, it's very scary.

The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths. Typical impact: varies by context: data corruption, logic bypass, or denial of service.

CVE-2022-36082 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (Medium). The vector is network-reachable, no privileges required, and no user interaction. A CVSS score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether this affects your application depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable in your environment. A fixed version is available (1.7.2); upgrading removes the vulnerable code path.

Affected versions

mangadex-downloader (>= 1.3.0, < 1.7.2)

Security releases

mangadex-downloader → 1.7.2 (pip)

Kodem intelligence

Severity tells you how bad this could be in the worst case. It does not tell you whether you are exposed. Exploitability and impact are functions of runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A vulnerable package can sit in your dependency tree and never run.

Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter. Kodem's runtime-powered SCA identifies whether this CVE is reachable in your applications.

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Remediation advice

Fixed in version 1.7.2.
Commit patch: https://github.com/mansuf/mangadex-downloader/commit/439cc2825198ebc12b3310c95c39a8c7710c9b42

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-36082? CVE-2022-36082 is a medium-severity improper input validation vulnerability in mangadex-downloader (pip), affecting versions >= 1.3.0, < 1.7.2. It is fixed in 1.7.2. The application does not adequately validate input before processing it, allowing unexpected values to reach sensitive code paths.
How severe is CVE-2022-36082? CVE-2022-36082 has a CVSS score of 5.3 (Medium). This score reflects the worst-case severity of the vulnerability, not your specific exposure. Whether it represents real risk in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable.
Which versions of mangadex-downloader are affected by CVE-2022-36082? mangadex-downloader (pip) versions >= 1.3.0, < 1.7.2 is affected.
Is there a fix for CVE-2022-36082? Yes. CVE-2022-36082 is fixed in 1.7.2. Upgrade to this version or later.
Is CVE-2022-36082 exploitable, and should I be worried? Whether CVE-2022-36082 is exploitable in your environment depends on whether the vulnerable code is present and reachable. A CVSS score is a worst-case rating; it does not account for your specific deployment, configuration, or usage patterns. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to show which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so you can focus on the ones that represent real risk. Get a demo
What actually determines whether CVE-2022-36082 is exploitable, and how bad it is? Exploitability and impact are not fixed properties of a CVE. They depend on runtime truth: whether the vulnerable code is present, reachable, and actually executes in your application. A high CVSS score on a dependency that never runs is not the same as real risk. Kodem, an Intelligent Application Security platform, uses runtime intelligence to reveal which vulnerabilities actually execute in production, so teams prioritize the ones that genuinely matter.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36082? Upgrade mangadex-downloader to 1.7.2 or later.