How severe is CVE-2022-22555?

CVE-2022-22555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22555 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-2022-22555?

CVE-2022-22555 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22555?

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

When was CVE-2022-22555 published?

CVE-2022-22555 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22555

CVE-2022-22555 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware
Published: 2022-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC PowerStore, contains an OS command injection Vulnerability. A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the PowerStore underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to an elevation of privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22555?: Dell EMC PowerStore, contains an OS command injection Vulnerability. A locally authenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the PowerStore underlying OS, with the privileges of the vulnerable application. Exploitation may lead to an elevation of privilege.
How severe is CVE-2022-22555?: CVE-2022-22555 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22555 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-2022-22555?: CVE-2022-22555 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22555?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22555 published?: CVE-2022-22555 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000201283

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_500t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_1200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_3200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_5200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_9200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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