How severe is CVE-2022-22494?

CVE-2022-22494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22494 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22494?

CVE-2022-22494 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22494?

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

When was CVE-2022-22494 published?

CVE-2022-22494 was published on 2022-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22494

CVE-2022-22494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center
Published: 2022-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 could allow a remote attacker to gain details of the database, such as type and version, by sending a specially-crafted HTTP request. This information could then be used in future attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 226940.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22494?: IBM Spectrum Protect Operations Center 8.1.0.000 through 8.1.14 could allow a remote attacker to gain details of the database, such as type and version, by sending a specially-crafted HTTP request. This information could then be used in future attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 226940.
How severe is CVE-2022-22494?: CVE-2022-22494 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22494 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22494?: CVE-2022-22494 affects Ibm Spectrum Protect Operations Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22494?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22494 published?: CVE-2022-22494 was published on 2022-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_protect_operations_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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