CVE-2022-22433

Name: CVE-2022-22433
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-05T16:15:10.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.95%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22433 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.1 and 21.0.2 is vulnerable to External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the application to perform server-side DNS lookups or HTTP requests to arbitrary domain names. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.1 and 21.0.2 is vulnerable to External Service Interaction attack, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to induce the application to perform server-side DNS lookups or HTTP requests to arbitrary domain names. By submitting suitable payloads, an attacker can cause the application server to attack other systems that it can interact with. IBM X-Force ID: 224156.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.95%

56.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation	< 21.0.1.5
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation	21.0.2
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation As A Service	All versions

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/224156VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6573913Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/224156VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6573913Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22433?

How severe is CVE-2022-22433?

CVE-2022-22433 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22433?

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