How severe is CVE-2022-23992?

CVE-2022-23992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-23992 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-23992?

CVE-2022-23992 primarily affects Broadcom Xcom Data Transport. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-23992?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-23992 published?

CVE-2022-23992 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-23992

CVE-2022-23992 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Xcom Data Transport with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Broadcom Xcom Data Transport
Published: 2022-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

XCOM Data Transport for Windows, Linux, and UNIX 11.6 releases contain a vulnerability due to insufficient input validation that could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-23992?: XCOM Data Transport for Windows, Linux, and UNIX 11.6 releases contain a vulnerability due to insufficient input validation that could potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-23992?: CVE-2022-23992 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-23992 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-23992?: CVE-2022-23992 primarily affects Broadcom Xcom Data Transport. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-23992?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-23992 published?: CVE-2022-23992 was published on 2022-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/XCOM-Data-Transport---Windows-and-XCOM-Data-Transport--Linux--UNIX-Vulnerability-CVE-2022-23992/18750

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:xcom_data_transport:11.6:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:xcom_data_transport:11.6:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:xcom_data_transport:11.6:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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