Is CVE-2022-35690 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-35690 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-35690 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-35690 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35690?

CVE-2022-35690 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-35690

CWE-121Published: October 14, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Adobe ColdFusion versions Update 14 (and earlier) and Update 4 (and earlier) are affected by a Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user. Exploitation of this issue does not require user interaction, the vulnerability is triggered when a crafted network packet is sent to the server.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Adobe ColdFusion is affected by a stack-based buffer overflow that can be exploited by sending a crafted network packet. This critical flaw allows for arbitrary code execution without user interaction.

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

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security updates provided by Adobe for ColdFusion 2018 and 2021. Ensure that the server environment is hardened against memory corruption attacks.

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-2022-35690 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.