CVE-2022-35413: WAPPLES through 6.0 has a hardcoded systemi account

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-35413?

wapples: upgrade to newer than 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-35413 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35413 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2022-35413 affect?

CVE-2022-35413 affects wapples. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). WAPPLES through 6.0 has a hardcoded systemi account. A threat actor could use this account to access the system configuration and confidential information (such as SSL keys) via an HTTPS request to the /webapi/ URI on port 443 or 5001.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-35413?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-35413 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting wapples. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

WAPPLES through 6.0 has a hardcoded systemi account. A threat actor could use this account to access the system configuration and confidential information (such as SSL keys) via an HTTPS request to the /webapi/ URI on port 443 or 5001.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	18.0% (top 3%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2022-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pentasecurity

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-09-13 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pentasecurity wapples UPGRADE

Affected: >= 4.0.54.1 and <= 6.0.0

Fixed in: newer than 6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.0.54.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wapples || rpm -q wapples || wapples --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wapples

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wapples

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.0.54.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison wapples sudo apt install wapples=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.54.1> sudo apt-mark hold wapples

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list wapples sudo dnf downgrade wapples-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.0.54.1> sudo dnf versionlock add wapples

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Nuclei scan template: WAPPLES Web Application Firewall <=6.0 - Hardcoded Credentials

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2022-35413?

wapples: upgrade to newer than 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-35413 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35413 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-2022-35413 affect?

CVE-2022-35413 affects wapples. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). WAPPLES through 6.0 has a hardcoded systemi account. A threat actor could use this account to access the system configuration and confidential information (such as SSL keys) via an HTTPS request to the /webapi/ URI on port 443 or 5001.

How urgent is CVE-2022-35413?

Priority 64/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 3%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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