How severe is CVE-2022-22689?

CVE-2022-22689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22689?

CVE-2022-22689 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Harvest Software Change Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22689?

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-2022-22689 published?

CVE-2022-22689 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22689

CVE-2022-22689 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Ca Harvest Software Change Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-1236.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1236
Affected product: Broadcom Ca Harvest Software Change Manager
Published: 2022-02-04
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

CA Harvest Software Change Manager versions 13.0.3, 13.0.4, 14.0.0, and 14.0.1, contain a vulnerability in the CSV export functionality, due to insufficient input validation, that can allow a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code or commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22689?: CA Harvest Software Change Manager versions 13.0.3, 13.0.4, 14.0.0, and 14.0.1, contain a vulnerability in the CSV export functionality, due to insufficient input validation, that can allow a privileged user to potentially execute arbitrary code or commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-22689?: CVE-2022-22689 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22689?: CVE-2022-22689 primarily affects Broadcom Ca Harvest Software Change Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22689?: 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-2022-22689 published?: CVE-2022-22689 was published on 2022-02-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/security-advisory/content/security-advisories/CA20220203-01-Security-Notice-for-CA-Harvest-Software-Change-Manager/ESDSA20297

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_harvest_software_change_manager:13.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_harvest_software_change_manager:13.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_harvest_software_change_manager:14.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:ca_harvest_software_change_manager:14.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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