Is CVE-2022-35161 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-35161 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-35161 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-35161 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35161?

CVE-2022-35161 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

HOME VULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-35161

CRITICAL

CVE-2022-35161

CWE-120Published: August 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

GVRET Stable Release as of Aug 15, 2015 was discovered to contain a buffer overflow via the handleConfigCmd function at SerialConsole.cpp.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

The Generalized Electric Vehicle Reverse Engineering Tool (GVRET) contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in its serial console configuration command handling. This critical flaw could allow for arbitrary code execution.

No public exploit is known, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a patched version of GVRET if available. Restrict access to the serial console interface to trusted users only.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-35161 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.