How severe is CVE-2022-23236?

CVE-2022-23236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23236 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23236?

CVE-2022-23236 affects Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23236?

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

When was CVE-2022-23236 published?

CVE-2022-23236 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23236

CVE-2022-23236 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

E-Series SANtricity OS Controller Software versions 11.40 through 11.70.2 store the LDAP BIND password in plaintext within a file accessible only to privileged users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23236?: E-Series SANtricity OS Controller Software versions 11.40 through 11.70.2 store the LDAP BIND password in plaintext within a file accessible only to privileged users.
How severe is CVE-2022-23236?: CVE-2022-23236 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23236 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23236?: CVE-2022-23236 affects Netapp E-series Santricity Os Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23236?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23236 published?: CVE-2022-23236 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/NTAP-20220527-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:e-series_santricity_os_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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