CVE-2022-22455

Name: CVE-2022-22455
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-08-17T16:15:07.857+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22455 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager 10.0 virtual appliance component performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 224989.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager 10.0 virtual appliance component performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. IBM X-Force ID: 224989.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Verify Governance	10.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/224989VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6612733Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/224989VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6612733Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22455?

How severe is CVE-2022-22455?

CVE-2022-22455 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22455?

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