How severe is CVE-2022-23703?

CVE-2022-23703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-23703 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23703?

CVE-2022-23703 primarily affects Hpe Nimbleos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23703?

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-2022-23703 published?

CVE-2022-23703 was published on 2022-04-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23703

CVE-2022-23703 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Nimbleos with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Nimbleos
Published: 2022-04-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Nimble Storage Hybrid Flash Arrays, HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays and HPE Nimble Storage Secondary Flash Arrays during update. This would potentially allow an attacker to intercept and modify network communication for software updates initiated by the Nimble appliance. The following NimbleOS versions, and all subsequent releases, contain a software fix for this vulnerability: 5.0.10.100, 5.2.1.500, 6.0.0.100

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23703?: A security vulnerability has been identified in HPE Nimble Storage Hybrid Flash Arrays, HPE Nimble Storage All Flash Arrays and HPE Nimble Storage Secondary Flash Arrays during update. This would potentially allow an attacker to intercept and modify network communication for software updates initiated by the Nimble appliance. The following NimbleOS versions, and all subsequent releases, contain a software fix for this vulnerability: 5.0.10.100, 5.2.1.500, 6.0.0.100
How severe is CVE-2022-23703?: CVE-2022-23703 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-23703 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23703?: CVE-2022-23703 primarily affects Hpe Nimbleos. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23703?: 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-2022-23703 published?: CVE-2022-23703 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-hpesbst04268en_us

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:nimbleos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hpe:nimbleos:5.3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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