How severe is CVE-2022-35697?

CVE-2022-35697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-35697 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35697?

CVE-2022-35697 affects Adobe Web Content Management Core Components. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35697?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-35697 published?

CVE-2022-35697 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35697

CVE-2022-35697 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Web Content Management Core Components with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Adobe Web Content Management Core Components
Published: 2022-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Experience Manager Core Components version 2.20.6 (and earlier) is affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires a low author privilege access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35697?: Adobe Experience Manager Core Components version 2.20.6 (and earlier) is affected by a reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. If an attacker is able to convince a victim to visit a URL referencing a vulnerable page, malicious JavaScript content may be executed within the context of the victim's browser. Exploitation of this issue requires a low author privilege access.
How severe is CVE-2022-35697?: CVE-2022-35697 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-35697 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35697?: CVE-2022-35697 affects Adobe Web Content Management Core Components. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35697?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-35697 published?: CVE-2022-35697 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/adobe/aem-core-wcm-components/security/advisories/GHSA-qcgc-6q86-7x2p

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:web_content_management_core_components:*:*:*:*:*:adobe_experience_manager:*:*

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