How severe is CVE-2022-22349?

CVE-2022-22349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22349 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22349?

CVE-2022-22349 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22349?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-22349 published?

CVE-2022-22349 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22349

CVE-2022-22349 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server
Published: 2022-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 3.4.3.2, 6.0.2.0, and 6.0.3.0 is vulnerable to path traversals, due to not properly validating RESTAPI configuration data. An authorized user could import invalid data which could be used for an attack. IBM X-Force ID: 220144.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22349?: IBM Sterling External Authentication Server 3.4.3.2, 6.0.2.0, and 6.0.3.0 is vulnerable to path traversals, due to not properly validating RESTAPI configuration data. An authorized user could import invalid data which could be used for an attack. IBM X-Force ID: 220144.
How severe is CVE-2022-22349?: CVE-2022-22349 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22349 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22349?: CVE-2022-22349 primarily affects Ibm Sterling External Authentication Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22349?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22349 published?: CVE-2022-22349 was published on 2022-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:3.4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:6.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_external_authentication_server:6.0.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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