How severe is CVE-2022-23702?

CVE-2022-23702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, 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 high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23702 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23702?

CVE-2022-23702 primarily affects Hpe Superdome Flex Server Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23702?

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

When was CVE-2022-23702 published?

CVE-2022-23702 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23702

CVE-2022-23702 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hpe Superdome Flex Server Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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 6.7)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Superdome Flex Server Firmware
Published: 2022-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Superdome Flex and Superdome Flex 280 Servers. The vulnerability could be locally exploited to allow an user with Administrator access to escalate their privilege. The vulnerability is resolved in the latest firmware update. HPE Superdome Flex Server Version 3.50.58 or later, HPE Superdome Flex 280 Server Version 1.20.204 or later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23702?: A potential security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Superdome Flex and Superdome Flex 280 Servers. The vulnerability could be locally exploited to allow an user with Administrator access to escalate their privilege. The vulnerability is resolved in the latest firmware update. HPE Superdome Flex Server Version 3.50.58 or later, HPE Superdome Flex 280 Server Version 1.20.204 or later.
How severe is CVE-2022-23702?: CVE-2022-23702 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, 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 high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23702 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23702?: CVE-2022-23702 primarily affects Hpe Superdome Flex Server Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23702?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-23702 published?: CVE-2022-23702 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04266en_us

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:superdome_flex_server_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:superdome_flex_280_server_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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