CVE-2022-22349

Name: CVE-2022-22349
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-02-24T17:15:07.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22349 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 3.4.3.2, 6.0.2.0, and 6.0.3.0 is vulnerable to path traversals, due to not properly validating RESTAPI configuration data. An authorized user could import invalid data which could be used for an attack. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 3.4.3.2, 6.0.2.0, and 6.0.3.0 is vulnerable to path traversals, due to not properly validating RESTAPI configuration data. An authorized user could import invalid data which could be used for an attack. IBM X-Force ID: 220144.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.98%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	3.4.3.2
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	6.0.2.0
Ibm	Sterling External Authentication Server	6.0.3.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/220144VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6558928Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/220144VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6558928Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22349?

How severe is CVE-2022-22349?

CVE-2022-22349 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22349?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST