CVE-2022-22365

Name: CVE-2022-22365
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-20T17:15:07.743+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22365 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0, with the Ajax Proxy Web Application (AjaxProxy.war) deployed, is vulnerable to spoofing by allowing a man-in-the-middle attacker to spoof SSL server hostnames. IBM X-Force ID: 220904.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0, with the Ajax Proxy Web Application (AjaxProxy.war) deployed, is vulnerable to spoofing by allowing a man-in-the-middle attacker to spoof SSL server hostnames. IBM X-Force ID: 220904.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 7.0.0.0, <= 7.0.0.45
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 8.5.0.0, <= 8.5.5.21
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	>= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.5.11

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/220904VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6587947Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/220904VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6587947Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 20, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22365?

How severe is CVE-2022-22365?

CVE-2022-22365 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22365?

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