How severe is CVE-2022-25628?

CVE-2022-25628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-25628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-25628?

CVE-2022-25628 primarily affects Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-25628?

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-2022-25628 published?

CVE-2022-25628 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-25628

CVE-2022-25628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated user can perform XML eXternal Entity injection in Management Console in Symantec Identity Manager 14.4

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-25628?: An authenticated user can perform XML eXternal Entity injection in Management Console in Symantec Identity Manager 14.4
How severe is CVE-2022-25628?: CVE-2022-25628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-25628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-25628?: CVE-2022-25628 primarily affects Broadcom Symantec Identity Governance And Administration. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-25628?: 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-2022-25628 published?: CVE-2022-25628 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/21136

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_identity_governance_and_administration:14.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:broadcom:symantec_identity_governance_and_administration:14.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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