How severe is CVE-2022-22553?

CVE-2022-22553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22553 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22553?

CVE-2022-22553 affects Dell Emc Appsync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22553?

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-2022-22553 published?

CVE-2022-22553 was published on 2022-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22553

CVE-2022-22553 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Appsync with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Dell Emc Appsync
Published: 2022-01-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC AppSync versions 3.9 to 4.3 contain an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts Vulnerability that can be exploited from UI and CLI. An adjacent unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to password brute-forcing. Account takeover is possible if weak passwords are used by users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22553?: Dell EMC AppSync versions 3.9 to 4.3 contain an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts Vulnerability that can be exploited from UI and CLI. An adjacent unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to password brute-forcing. Account takeover is possible if weak passwords are used by users.
How severe is CVE-2022-22553?: CVE-2022-22553 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22553 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22553?: CVE-2022-22553 affects Dell Emc Appsync. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22553?: 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-2022-22553 published?: CVE-2022-22553 was published on 2022-01-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000195377

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:emc_appsync:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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