How severe is CVE-2022-22354?

CVE-2022-22354 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22354 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22354?

CVE-2022-22354 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22354?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-22354 published?

CVE-2022-22354 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22354

CVE-2022-22354 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management
Published: 2022-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.9.2 and IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.14.3 do not limit the length of a connection which could allow for a Slowloris HTTP denial of service attack to take place. This can cause the Admin Console to become unresponsive. IBM X-Force ID: 220485.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22354?: IBM Spectrum Protect Plus 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.9.2 and IBM Spectrum Copy Data Management 2.2.0.0 through 2.2.14.3 do not limit the length of a connection which could allow for a Slowloris HTTP denial of service attack to take place. This can cause the Admin Console to become unresponsive. IBM X-Force ID: 220485.
How severe is CVE-2022-22354?: CVE-2022-22354 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22354 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22354?: CVE-2022-22354 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Copy Data Management. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22354?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-22354 published?: CVE-2022-22354 was published on 2022-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_copy_data_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect_plus:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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