CVE-2022-35198: Contract Management System v2.0 contains a weak default password which gives attackers to access database conn

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-35198 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting contract managment system. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Contract Management System v2.0 contains a weak default password which gives attackers to access database connection information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.8% (top 43%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2022-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: contract management system project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-08-18 06:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

contract management system project contract managment system DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy contract-managment-system || rpm -q contract-managment-system || contract-managment-system --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison contract-managment-system sudo apt install contract-managment-system=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold contract-managment-system

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list contract-managment-system sudo dnf downgrade contract-managment-system-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add contract-managment-system

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-35198?

contract managment system: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-35198 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35198 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-35198 affect?

CVE-2022-35198 affects contract managment system. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Contract Management System v2.0 contains a weak default password which gives attackers to access database connection information.

How urgent is CVE-2022-35198?

Priority 51/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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