How severe is CVE-2022-35487?

CVE-2022-35487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-35487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35487?

CVE-2022-35487 primarily affects Zammad. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35487?

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-2022-35487 published?

CVE-2022-35487 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35487

CVE-2022-35487 is a high-severity vulnerability in Zammad with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Zammad
Published: 2022-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Zammad 5.2.0 suffers from Incorrect Access Control. Zammad did not correctly perform authorization on certain attachment endpoints. This could be abused by an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to attachments, such as emails or attached files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35487?: Zammad 5.2.0 suffers from Incorrect Access Control. Zammad did not correctly perform authorization on certain attachment endpoints. This could be abused by an unauthenticated attacker to gain access to attachments, such as emails or attached files.
How severe is CVE-2022-35487?: CVE-2022-35487 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-35487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35487?: CVE-2022-35487 primarily affects Zammad. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35487?: 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-2022-35487 published?: CVE-2022-35487 was published on 2022-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://zammad.com/de/advisories/zaa-2022-08

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:zammad:zammad:5.2.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:zammad:zammad:5.2.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*

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