CVE-2022-22484

Name: CVE-2022-22484
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-05-17T16:15:09.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22484 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.12 and 8.1.13 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by plain text user account passwords potentially being stored in the browser's application command history. By accessing browser history, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain other user accounts' passwords. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.12 and 8.1.13 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by plain text user account passwords potentially being stored in the browser's application command history. By accessing browser history, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain other user accounts' passwords. IBM X-Force ID: 226322.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect	>= 8.1.12.000, < 8.1.14

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226322VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6586314Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226322VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6586314Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22484?

How severe is CVE-2022-22484?

CVE-2022-22484 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22484?

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