CVE-2022-33159
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2022-33159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 228567.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 228567.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Security Directory Suite Va | >= 8.0.1, <= 8.0.1.19 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228567VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001693Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/228567VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7001693Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-33159?
IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 through 8.0.1.19 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by an authenticated user. IBM X-Force ID: 228567.
How severe is CVE-2022-33159?
CVE-2022-33159 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33159?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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