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CVE-2022-22496

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.38%

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CVE-2022-22496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. While a user account for the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 is being established, it may be configured to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. While in this mode, it may be susceptible to an offline dictionary attack. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

While a user account for the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 is being established, it may be configured to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. While in this mode, it may be susceptible to an offline dictionary attack. IBM X-Force ID: 226942.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.38%

29.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSpectrum Protect Server>= 8.1.0.000, <= 8.1.14

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22496?
While a user account for the IBM Spectrum Protect Server 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 is being established, it may be configured to use SESSIONSECURITY=TRANSITIONAL. While in this mode, it may be susceptible to an offline dictionary attack. IBM X-Force ID: 226942.
How severe is CVE-2022-22496?
CVE-2022-22496 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22496?
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