CVE-2022-40234

Name: CVE-2022-40234
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-19T18:15:10.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40234 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus prior to 10.1.12 (excluding 10.1.12) include the private key information for a certificate inside the generated .crt file when uploading a TLS certificate to IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. If this generated .crt file is shared, an attacker can obtain the private key information for the uploaded certificate. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Versions of IBM Spectrum Protect Plus prior to 10.1.12 (excluding 10.1.12) include the private key information for a certificate inside the generated .crt file when uploading a TLS certificate to IBM Spectrum Protect Plus. If this generated .crt file is shared, an attacker can obtain the private key information for the uploaded certificate. IBM X-Force ID: 235718.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

38.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-668

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	< 10.1.12

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235718VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6619947Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235718VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6619947Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40234?

How severe is CVE-2022-40234?

CVE-2022-40234 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40234?

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