CVE-2022-34431

Name: CVE-2022-34431
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-11T17:15:11.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.55%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-34431 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dell Hybrid Client below 1.8 version contains a guest user profile corruption vulnerability. A WMS privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to DHC system not being accessible.. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dell Hybrid Client below 1.8 version contains a guest user profile corruption vulnerability. A WMS privilege attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to DHC system not being accessible.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.55%

41.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dell	Hybrid Client	>= 1.5, < 1.8

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000203345/dsa-2022-260-dell-hybrid-client-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000203345/dsa-2022-260-dell-hybrid-client-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-34431?

How severe is CVE-2022-34431?

CVE-2022-34431 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34431?

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