How severe is CVE-2022-22488?

CVE-2022-22488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22488 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22488?

CVE-2022-22488 primarily affects Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtg) Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22488?

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

When was CVE-2022-22488 published?

CVE-2022-22488 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22488

CVE-2022-22488 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtg) Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtg) Firmware
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM OpenBMC OP910 and OP940 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service by uploading or deleting too many CA certificates in a short period of time. IBM X-Force ID: 2226337.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22488?: IBM OpenBMC OP910 and OP940 could allow a privileged user to cause a denial of service by uploading or deleting too many CA certificates in a short period of time. IBM X-Force ID: 2226337.
How severe is CVE-2022-22488?: CVE-2022-22488 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22488 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22488?: CVE-2022-22488 primarily affects Ibm Power System Ac922 (8335-gtg) Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22488?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22488 published?: CVE-2022-22488 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gtg\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gth\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_ac922_\(8335-gtx\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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