CVE-2022-35413

Name: CVE-2022-35413
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-13T22:15:09.08+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 12.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35413 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WAPPLES through 6.0 has a hardcoded systemi account. A threat actor could use this account to access the system configuration and confidential information (such as SSL keys) via an HTTPS request to the /webapi/ URI on port 443 or 5001.. EPSS estimates a 12.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WAPPLES through 6.0 has a hardcoded systemi account. A threat actor could use this account to access the system configuration and confidential information (such as SSL keys) via an HTTPS request to the /webapi/ URI on port 443 or 5001.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

12.48%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-798

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pentasecurity	Wapples	>= 4.0.54.1, <= 6.0.0

References

https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en/marketplace/apps/penta-security-systems-inc.wapples_sa_v6?tab=OverviewPatch, Product, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/wapples-web-application-firewall-multiple-vulnerabilities-35bdee52c8fb
https://www.pentasecurity.com/product/wapples/Product, Vendor Advisory
https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en/marketplace/apps/penta-security-systems-inc.wapples_sa_v6?tab=OverviewPatch, Product, Third Party Advisory, Vendor Advisory
https://medium.com/%40_sadshade/wapples-web-application-firewall-multiple-vulnerabilities-35bdee52c8fb
https://www.pentasecurity.com/product/wapples/Product, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35413?

How severe is CVE-2022-35413?

CVE-2022-35413 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 12.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35413?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-35413?

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Source: NVD / NIST