CVE-2022-43864

Name: CVE-2022-43864
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-26T21:17:48.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43864 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Business Automation Workflow 22.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Business Automation Workflow 22.0.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 239427.

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

1.97%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	>= 21.0.1, <= 21.0.3.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	20.0.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	20.0.0.2
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	22.0.1
Ibm	Business Automation Workflow	22.0.2
Ibm	Business Monitor	8.5.5
Ibm	Business Monitor	8.5.6
Ibm	Business Monitor	8.5.7

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239427VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857223Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857239Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/239427VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857223Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857239Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43864?

How severe is CVE-2022-43864?

CVE-2022-43864 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43864?

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