How severe is CVE-2022-28618?

CVE-2022-28618 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-2022-28618 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28618?

CVE-2022-28618 affects Hpe Nimbleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28618?

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-2022-28618 published?

CVE-2022-28618 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28618

CVE-2022-28618 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hpe Nimbleos 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Hpe Nimbleos
Published: 2022-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A command injection 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 that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a Nimble appliance. HPE has made the following software updates to resolve the vulnerability in HPE Nimble Storage: 5.0.10.100 or later, 5.2.1.0 or later, 6.0.0.100 or later.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28618?: A command injection 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 that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary commands on a Nimble appliance. HPE has made the following software updates to resolve the vulnerability in HPE Nimble Storage: 5.0.10.100 or later, 5.2.1.0 or later, 6.0.0.100 or later.
How severe is CVE-2022-28618?: CVE-2022-28618 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-2022-28618 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28618?: CVE-2022-28618 affects Hpe Nimbleos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28618?: 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-2022-28618 published?: CVE-2022-28618 was published on 2022-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst04276en_us

Affected products (1)

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

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