CVE-2022-40746

Name: CVE-2022-40746
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-21T18:15:14.047+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40746 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236581.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I Access Client Solutions	>= 1.1.2, <= 1.1.4
Ibm	I Access Client Solutions	>= 1.1.4.3, <= 1.1.9.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236581VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840359Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/236581VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6840359Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40746?

How severe is CVE-2022-40746?

CVE-2022-40746 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40746?

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