HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-35873
HIGH

CVE-2022-35873

CWE-356Published: July 25, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114). User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the processing of ZIP files. Crafted data in a ZIP file can cause the application to execute arbitrary Python scripts. The user interface fails to provide sufficient indication of the hazard. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-16949.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-35873 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

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 7.8.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

inductiveautomation1 product(s)
ignition
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-Vulnerabilities
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1020/
ADVISORYhttps://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-Vulnerabilities
ADVISORYhttps://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1020/

All References (4)

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https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-VulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1020/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-VulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
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https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1020/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-35873
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-356
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 25, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-35873 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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