How severe is CVE-2022-28637?

CVE-2022-28637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-28637 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28637?

CVE-2022-28637 affects Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28637?

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-2022-28637 published?

CVE-2022-28637 was published on 2022-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28637

CVE-2022-28637 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (16th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware
Published: 2022-09-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A local Denial of Service (DoS) and local arbitrary code execution vulnerability that could potentially lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability were discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) in Version: 2.71. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided updated firmware for HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) that addresses these security vulnerabilities.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28637?: A local Denial of Service (DoS) and local arbitrary code execution vulnerability that could potentially lead to a loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability were discovered in HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) in Version: 2.71. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has provided updated firmware for HPE Integrated Lights-Out 5 (iLO 5) that addresses these security vulnerabilities.
How severe is CVE-2022-28637?: CVE-2022-28637 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-28637 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (16th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28637?: CVE-2022-28637 affects Hpe Integrated Lights-out 5 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28637?: 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-2022-28637 published?: CVE-2022-28637 was published on 2022-09-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbhf04365en_us

Affected products (1)

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

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