Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 build b2022030114 has an authentication bypass in Gateway web pages. A remote attacker would not need valid credentials to exploit the flaw and could access functionality that should require authentication. The provided sources do not state active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as high priority where Ignition supports operational technology or production workflows. The business concern is unauthorized changes or access to protected functions, not confirmed ransomware or active exploitation based on the supplied evidence.
Technical view
CVE-2022-35869 is a CWE-288 authentication bypass in com.inductiveautomation.ignition.gateway.web.pages. The issue is improper authentication before access to functionality. CVSS 3.0 is 7.5 with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, and high integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited by the provided evidence to Inductive Automation Ignition 8.1.15 build b2022030114. Internet-facing or broadly reachable Gateway web interfaces on that build would be most concerning. No other affected versions are identified in the bundle.
Exploitation context
Authentication is not required, making exposed systems easier to target. The source bundle links this to ZDI-CAN-17211 and Pwn2Own 2022 context. It is not listed as CISA KEV, and the supplied sources do not document active exploitation in the wild.
Researcher notes
Evidence is concise and version-specific. ZDI describes unauthenticated remote authentication bypass with high integrity impact and no confidentiality or availability impact. Sources do not provide exploit details, patch version specifics, or broader affected-version ranges in the supplied bundle.
Mitigation direction
- Check Inductive Automation guidance for the supported fix or required remediation.
- Inventory Ignition Gateway versions and flag 8.1.15 build b2022030114.
- Prioritize remediation for externally reachable or operations-critical Gateway instances.
- Avoid assuming other versions are affected unless vendor guidance confirms it.
Validation and detection
- Confirm the installed Ignition version and exact build number.
- Review Gateway exposure paths, especially public or third-party reachable web access.
- Check vendor advisory status before making production changes.
- Document whether each instance is fixed, mitigated, or not affected.
Public sources used
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.5 (3.0)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N3.93.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.0 score
7.5HighVector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-1016/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://support.inductiveautomation.com/hc/en-us/articles/7625759776653-Regarding-Pwn2Own-2022-VulnerabilitiesCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel
Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.