Is CVE-2022-35857 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-35857 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-35857 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-35857 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35857?

CVE-2022-35857 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-35857

CWE-798Published: July 13, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

kvf-admin through 2022-02-12 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code because deserialization is mishandled. The rememberMe parameter is encrypted with a hardcoded key from the com.kalvin.kvf.common.shiro.ShiroConfig file.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

kvf-admin mishandles deserialization due to the use of a hardcoded encryption key for the rememberMe parameter. This critical vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

There is no known public exploit, and the vulnerability is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Update kvf-admin to a version that replaces the hardcoded encryption key with a secure, randomly generated key.

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-2022-35857 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.