CVE-2022-42439

Name: CVE-2022-42439
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-06T21:15:09.2+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42439 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM App Connect Enterprise 11.0.0.17 through 11.0.0.19 and 12.0.4.0 and 12.0.5.0 contains an unspecified vulnerability in the Discovery Connector nodes which may cause a 3rd party system’s credentials to be exposed to a privileged attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 238211. . EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM App Connect Enterprise 11.0.0.17 through 11.0.0.19 and 12.0.4.0 and 12.0.5.0 contains an unspecified vulnerability in the Discovery Connector nodes which may cause a 3rd party system’s credentials to be exposed to a privileged attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 238211.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise	>= 11.0.0.17, <= 11.0.0.19
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise	12.0.4.0
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise	12.0.5.0
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise Certified Container	4.1
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise Certified Container	4.2
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise Certified Container	5.0
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise Certified Container	5.1
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise Certified Container	5.2
Ibm	App Connect Enterprise Certified Container	6.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238211VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6952435Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238211VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6952435Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42439?

How severe is CVE-2022-42439?

CVE-2022-42439 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42439?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-42439?

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Source: NVD / NIST