CVE-2022-23456

Name: CVE-2022-23456
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-28T20:15:12.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-23456 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Potential arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Potential arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Support Assistant	< 9.11

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 28, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-23456?

Potential arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.

How severe is CVE-2022-23456?

CVE-2022-23456 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23456?

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-2022-23456?

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Source: NVD / NIST