CVE-2022-22396

Name: CVE-2022-22396
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-06T19:15:09.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22396 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Credentials are printed in clear text in the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.9.3 virgo log file in certain cases. Credentials could be the remote vSnap, offload targets, or VADP credentials depending on the operation performed. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Credentials are printed in clear text in the IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.9.3 virgo log file in certain cases. Credentials could be the remote vSnap, offload targets, or VADP credentials depending on the operation performed. Credentials that are using API key or certificate are not printed. IBM X-Force ID: 222231.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.0, < 10.1.10

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/222231VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6591505Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/222231VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6591505Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22396?

How severe is CVE-2022-22396?

CVE-2022-22396 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22396?

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