How severe is CVE-2022-28628?

CVE-2022-28628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28628 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28628?

CVE-2022-28628 affects Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28628?

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-2022-28628 published?

CVE-2022-28628 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28628

CVE-2022-28628 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware
Published: 2022-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local arbitrary code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) firmware version(s): Prior to 2.71. An unprivileged user could locally exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided a firmware update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28628?: A local arbitrary code execution vulnerability was discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) firmware version(s): Prior to 2.71. An unprivileged user could locally exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code resulting in a complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. HPE has provided a firmware update to resolve this vulnerability in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5).
How severe is CVE-2022-28628?: CVE-2022-28628 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28628 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28628?: CVE-2022-28628 affects Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28628?: 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-2022-28628 published?: CVE-2022-28628 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04333en_us

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:hpe:integrated_lights-out_5_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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