CVE-2022-40608

Name: CVE-2022-40608
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-19T18:15:10.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40608 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6 through 10.1.11 Microsoft File Systems restore operation can download any file on the target machine by manipulating the URL with a directory traversal attack. This results in the restore operation gaining access to files which the operator should not have access to. EPSS estimates a 1.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.6 through 10.1.11 Microsoft File Systems restore operation can download any file on the target machine by manipulating the URL with a directory traversal attack. This results in the restore operation gaining access to files which the operator should not have access to. IBM X-Force ID: 235873.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.59%

72.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Spectrum Protect Plus	>= 10.1.6, <= 10.1.11

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235873VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6620209Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/235873VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6620209Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40608?

How severe is CVE-2022-40608?

CVE-2022-40608 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40608?

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