CVE-2022-42446

Name: CVE-2022-42446
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-12T13:15:14.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-42446 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Starting with Sametime 12, anonymous users are enabled by default. After logging in as an anonymous user, one has the ability to browse the User Directory and potentially create chats with internal users. . EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Starting with Sametime 12, anonymous users are enabled by default. After logging in as an anonymous user, one has the ability to browse the User Directory and potentially create chats with internal users.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.38%

29.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hcltech	Sametime	12.0

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0101768Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0101768Mitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 12, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-42446?

How severe is CVE-2022-42446?

CVE-2022-42446 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42446?

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-2022-42446?

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Source: NVD / NIST