How severe is CVE-2022-23456?

CVE-2022-23456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23456 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23456?

CVE-2022-23456 affects Hp Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23456?

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

When was CVE-2022-23456 published?

CVE-2022-23456 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23456

CVE-2022-23456 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hp Support Assistant with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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 5.5)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Support Assistant
Published: 2022-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Potential arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23456?: Potential arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been identified in HP Support Assistant software.
How severe is CVE-2022-23456?: CVE-2022-23456 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23456 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23456?: CVE-2022-23456 affects Hp Support Assistant. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23456?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23456 published?: CVE-2022-23456 was published on 2022-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/ish_5585999-5586023-16

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:support_assistant:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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