Is CVE-2022-35871 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-35871 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2022-35871 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2022-35871 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35871?

CVE-2022-35871 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2022-35871

Published: April 11, 2026

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114). Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the authenticateAdSso method. The issue results from the lack of authentication prior to allowing the execution of python code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-17206.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-35871 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2022-35871 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.