How severe is CVE-2022-27535?

CVE-2022-27535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-27535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-27535?

CVE-2022-27535 affects Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-27535?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-27535 published?

CVE-2022-27535 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-27535

CVE-2022-27535 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection for Windows version up to 21.5 was vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion via abuse of its 'Delete All Service Data And Reports' feature by the local authenticated attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-27535?: Kaspersky VPN Secure Connection for Windows version up to 21.5 was vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion via abuse of its 'Delete All Service Data And Reports' feature by the local authenticated attacker.
How severe is CVE-2022-27535?: CVE-2022-27535 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-27535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-27535?: CVE-2022-27535 affects Kaspersky Vpn Secure Connection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-27535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-27535 published?: CVE-2022-27535 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kaspersky:vpn_secure_connection:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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