CVE-2022-34160

Name: CVE-2022-34160
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-07-08T17:15:08.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.89%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34160 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. EPSS estimates a 0.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site. IBM X-Force ID: 229330.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.89%

54.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cics Tx	11.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229330VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6601553Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6601555Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/229330VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6601553Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6601555Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34160?

How severe is CVE-2022-34160?

CVE-2022-34160 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34160?

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-2022-34160?

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Source: NVD / NIST