How severe is CVE-2022-22356?

CVE-2022-22356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22356 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22356?

CVE-2022-22356 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22356?

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

When was CVE-2022-22356 published?

CVE-2022-22356 was published on 2022-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22356

CVE-2022-22356 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-203
Affected product: Ibm Mq Appliance
Published: 2022-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS could allow an attacker to enumerate account credentials due to an observable discrepancy in valid and invalid login attempts. IBM X-Force ID: 220487.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22356?: IBM MQ Appliance 9.2 CD and 9.2 LTS could allow an attacker to enumerate account credentials due to an observable discrepancy in valid and invalid login attempts. IBM X-Force ID: 220487.
How severe is CVE-2022-22356?: CVE-2022-22356 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22356 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22356?: CVE-2022-22356 primarily affects Ibm Mq Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22356?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22356 published?: CVE-2022-22356 was published on 2022-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:9.2.0.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_appliance:9.2.0.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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