CVE-2022-22485

Name: CVE-2022-22485
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-06-17T16:15:08.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22485 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In some cases, an unsuccessful attempt to log into IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14.000 does not cause the administrator's invalid sign-on count to be incremented on the IBM Spectrum Protect Server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using brute force techniques to gain unauthorized administrative access to the IBM Spectrum Protect Server. EPSS estimates a 1.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In some cases, an unsuccessful attempt to log into IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14.000 does not cause the administrator's invalid sign-on count to be incremented on the IBM Spectrum Protect Server. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability using brute force techniques to gain unauthorized administrative access to the IBM Spectrum Protect Server. IBM X-Force ID: 226325.

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

1.05%

59.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Operations Center	>= 8.1.0.000, <= 8.1.14.000

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226325VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6595655Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/226325VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6595655Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22485?

How severe is CVE-2022-22485?

CVE-2022-22485 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22485?

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