How severe is CVE-2022-22457?

CVE-2022-22457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22457?

CVE-2022-22457 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22457?

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

When was CVE-2022-22457 published?

CVE-2022-22457 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22457

CVE-2022-22457 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Governance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Governance
Published: 2022-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager 10.0.1 stores sensitive information including user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 225007.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22457?: IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager 10.0.1 stores sensitive information including user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local privileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 225007.
How severe is CVE-2022-22457?: CVE-2022-22457 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22457?: CVE-2022-22457 affects Ibm Security Verify Governance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22457?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22457 published?: CVE-2022-22457 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_governance:10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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