CVE-2022-40609

Name: CVE-2022-40609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-02T15:15:09.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40609 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236069.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sdk	< 7.1.5.19
Ibm	Sdk	>= 8.0, < 8.0.8.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236069VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7017032Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236069VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7017032Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40609?

How severe is CVE-2022-40609?

CVE-2022-40609 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40609?

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