Is CVE-2022-35540 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-35540 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-35540 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-35540 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35540?

CVE-2022-35540 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-35540

CWE-798Published: August 18, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Hardcoded JWT Secret in AgileConfig <1.6.8 Server allows remote attackers to use the generated JWT token to gain administrator access.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

AgileConfig versions before 1.6.8 use a hardcoded JWT secret, allowing remote attackers to forge tokens and gain administrative access. This critical flaw carries a 9.8 CVSS score due to the ease of unauthorized privilege escalation.

No public exploit is known, and the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to AgileConfig version 1.6.8 or later and ensure that all secret keys are properly rotated.

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-2022-35540 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.