CVE-2022-40228

Name: CVE-2022-40228
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-22T19:15:17.927+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40228 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.3.0 through 10.0.4.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.9, 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.22, and 10.5.0.0 through 10.5.0.2 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 235527. . EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateway 10.0.3.0 through 10.0.4.0, 10.0.1.0 through 10.0.1.9, 2018.4.1.0 through 2018.4.1.22, and 10.5.0.0 through 10.5.0.2 does not invalidate session after a password change which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 235527.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.32%

23.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 10.0.1.0, <= 10.0.1.9
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 10.0.3.0, <= 10.0.4.0
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 10.5.0.0, <= 10.5.0.2
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 2018.4.1.0, <= 2018.4.1.22

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235527VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840759Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235527VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840759Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 22, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40228?

How severe is CVE-2022-40228?

CVE-2022-40228 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40228?

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