CVE-2022-35870

Name: CVE-2022-35870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-25T19:15:44.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 43.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-35870 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114). Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. EPSS estimates a 43.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 (b2022030114). Although authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability, the existing authentication mechanism can be bypassed. The specific flaw exists within com.inductiveautomation.metro.impl. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can result in deserialization of untrusted data. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-17265.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

43.10%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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-22-1017/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-22-1017/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-35870?

How severe is CVE-2022-35870?

CVE-2022-35870 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 43.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35870?

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