CVE-2022-22503

Name: CVE-2022-22503
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-06T18:15:52.52+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22503 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0 could allow a remote attacker to hijack the clicking action of the victim. By persuading a victim to visit a malicious Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to hijack the victim's click actions and possibly launch further attacks against the victim. IBM X-Force ID: 227125.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.56%

42.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-1021

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation	< 21.0.1
Ibm	Robotic Process Automation As A Service	< 21.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/227125VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6825995Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/227125VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6825995Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22503?

How severe is CVE-2022-22503?

CVE-2022-22503 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22503?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-22503?

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Source: NVD / NIST