Is CVE-2022-35869 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-35869 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-35869 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-35869 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35869?

CVE-2022-35869 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-35869

CWE-288Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to bypass authentication on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.web.pages. The issue results from the lack of proper authentication prior to access to functionality. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to bypass authentication on the system. Was ZDI-CAN-17211.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Inductive Automation Ignition contains an authentication bypass flaw that allows remote attackers to access restricted gateway web pages without credentials. Given the 9.8 CVSS score, this critical vulnerability poses a significant risk of unauthorized system access.

No public exploit is known for this issue, and it is not tracked in the CISA KEV. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Ensure the Ignition installation is updated beyond version 8.1.15 to remediate the authentication bypass.

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-2022-35869 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.