CVE-2022-22309

Name: CVE-2022-22309
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-24T17:15:08.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22309 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The POWER systems FSP is vulnerable to unauthenticated logins through the serial port/TTY interface. This vulnerability can be more critical if the serial port is connected to a serial-over-lan device. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The POWER systems FSP is vulnerable to unauthenticated logins through the serial port/TTY interface. This vulnerability can be more critical if the serial port is connected to a serial-over-lan device. IBM X-Force ID: 217095.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.25%

15.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Power System S922 Firmware	>= 860, < 860.b0
Ibm	Power System S922 Firmware	>= 940, < 940.60
Ibm	Power System S922 Firmware	>= 950, < 950.40

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/217095VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6589099Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/217095VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6589099Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 24, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22309?

How severe is CVE-2022-22309?

CVE-2022-22309 has a CVSS score of 6.8/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22309?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-22309?

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Source: NVD / NIST