CVE-2022-23160

Name: CVE-2022-23160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-04-12T18:15:08.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.0-9.3.0, contains an Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions vulnerability. An remote malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining write permissions on read-only files.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.0-9.3.0, contains an Improper Handling of Insufficient Permissions vulnerability. An remote malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining write permissions on read-only files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Emc Powerscale Onefs	>= 8.2.2, <= 9.3.0

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000196009Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000196009Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23160?

How severe is CVE-2022-23160?

CVE-2022-23160 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23160?

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