CVE-2022-43917

Name: CVE-2022-43917
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-01-26T21:17:49.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-43917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 traditional container uses weaker than expected cryptographic keys that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. This affects only the containerized version of WebSphere Application Server traditional. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 traditional container uses weaker than expected cryptographic keys that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. This affects only the containerized version of WebSphere Application Server traditional. IBM X-Force ID: 241045.

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

0.53%

40.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	8.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	9.0

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/241045VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857007Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/241045VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857007Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-43917?

How severe is CVE-2022-43917?

CVE-2022-43917 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43917?

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-2022-43917?

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Source: NVD / NIST