CVE-2022-35540: Hardcoded JWT Secret in AgileConfig <1.6.8 Server allows remote attackers to use the generated JWT token to ga

Q: How do I fix CVE-2022-35540?

agileconfig: upgrade to 1.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2022-35540 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35540 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-2022-35540 affect?

CVE-2022-35540 affects agileconfig. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Hardcoded JWT Secret in AgileConfig <1.6.8 Server allows remote attackers to use the generated JWT token to gain administrator access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2022-35540?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2022-35540 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting agileconfig. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Hardcoded JWT Secret in AgileConfig <1.6.8 Server allows remote attackers to use the generated JWT token to gain administrator access.

Why this priority

Critical severity
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	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2022-08-18
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: dotnetcore

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 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:51 UTCUpdated Record last modified

dotnetcore agileconfig UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.6.8

Fixed in: 1.6.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade agileconfig

Note

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

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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-2022-35540?

agileconfig: upgrade to 1.6.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-35540 being exploited?

CVE-2022-35540 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-2022-35540 affect?

CVE-2022-35540 affects agileconfig. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). Hardcoded JWT Secret in AgileConfig <1.6.8 Server allows remote attackers to use the generated JWT token to gain administrator access.

How urgent is CVE-2022-35540?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

References

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