CVE-2022-25628

Name: CVE-2022-25628
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-16T16:15:21.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-25628 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated user can perform XML eXternal Entity injection in Management Console in Symantec Identity Manager 14.4. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An authenticated user can perform XML eXternal Entity injection in Management Console in Symantec Identity Manager 14.4

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Broadcom	Symantec Identity Governance And Administration	14.3
Broadcom	Symantec Identity Governance And Administration	14.4

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/21136Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/21136Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 16, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-25628?

An authenticated user can perform XML eXternal Entity injection in Management Console in Symantec Identity Manager 14.4

How severe is CVE-2022-25628?

CVE-2022-25628 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25628?

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-2022-25628?

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Source: NVD / NIST