CVE-2022-35869

Name: CVE-2022-35869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-25T19:15:44.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 60.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35869 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 60.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

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

60.29%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-288

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inductiveautomation	Ignition	8.1.15

References

https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-VulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1016/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-VulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1016/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 25, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35869?

How severe is CVE-2022-35869?

CVE-2022-35869 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 60.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35869?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST