How severe is CVE-2022-37435?

CVE-2022-37435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-37435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-37435?

CVE-2022-37435 primarily affects Apache Shenyu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-37435?

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-2022-37435 published?

CVE-2022-37435 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-37435

CVE-2022-37435 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Shenyu with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Apache Shenyu
Published: 2022-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache ShenYu Admin has insecure permissions, which may allow low-privilege administrators to modify high-privilege administrator's passwords. This issue affects Apache ShenYu 2.4.2 and 2.4.3.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-37435?: Apache ShenYu Admin has insecure permissions, which may allow low-privilege administrators to modify high-privilege administrator's passwords. This issue affects Apache ShenYu 2.4.2 and 2.4.3.
How severe is CVE-2022-37435?: CVE-2022-37435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-37435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-37435?: CVE-2022-37435 primarily affects Apache Shenyu. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-37435?: 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-2022-37435 published?: CVE-2022-37435 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://lists.apache.org/thread/ndblyxr2fdrvjtgbs1bogxgv2cgk7t28

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:shenyu:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:shenyu:2.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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