CVE-2022-35975
CVE-2022-35975 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Weave Gitops Tools with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0. 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-78.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-78
- Affected product: Weave Gitops Tools
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The GitOps Tools Extension for VSCode can make it easier to manage Flux objects. A specially crafted Flux object may allow for remote code execution in the machine running the extension, in the context of the user that is running VSCode. Users using the VSCode extension to manage clusters that are shared amongst other users are affected by this issue. The only safe mitigation is to update to the latest version of the extension.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-35975?
- The GitOps Tools Extension for VSCode can make it easier to manage Flux objects. A specially crafted Flux object may allow for remote code execution in the machine running the extension, in the context of the user that is running VSCode. Users using the VSCode extension to manage clusters that are shared amongst other users are affected by this issue. The only safe mitigation is to update to the latest version of the extension.
- How severe is CVE-2022-35975?
- CVE-2022-35975 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.0, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-35975 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-35975?
- CVE-2022-35975 affects Weave Gitops Tools. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-35975?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-35975 published?
- CVE-2022-35975 was published on 2022-08-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:weave:gitops_tools:*:*:*:*:*:visual_studio_code:*:*
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