HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-35583
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2022-35583

CWE-918Published: August 22, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

wkhtmlTOpdf 0.12.6 is vulnerable to SSRF which allows an attacker to get initial access into the target's system by injecting iframe tag with initial asset IP address on it's source. This allows the attacker to takeover the whole infrastructure by accessing their internal assets.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-35583 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2022-35583. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected Vendors & Products

wkhtmltopdf1 product(s)
wkhtmltopdf
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1LAmf_6CJLk5qDp0an2s_gVQ0TN2wmht5/view?usp=sharing
ADVISORYhttps://wkhtmltopdf.org/
ADVISORYhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1LAmf_6CJLk5qDp0an2s_gVQ0TN2wmht5/view?usp=sharing
ADVISORYhttps://wkhtmltopdf.org/

All References (8)

→
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171446/wkhtmltopdf-0.12.6-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit
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https://cyber-guy.gitbook.io/cyber-guys-blog/blogs/initial-access-via-pdf-file-silentlyURL Repurposed
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LAmf_6CJLk5qDp0an2s_gVQ0TN2wmht5/view?usp=sharingExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wkhtmltopdf.org/Product · Vendor Advisory
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/171446/wkhtmltopdf-0.12.6-Server-Side-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit
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https://cyber-guy.gitbook.io/cyber-guys-blog/blogs/initial-access-via-pdf-file-silentlyURL Repurposed
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LAmf_6CJLk5qDp0an2s_gVQ0TN2wmht5/view?usp=sharingExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://wkhtmltopdf.org/Product · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-35583
CVSS Score9.8 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-918
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 22, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-35583 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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