How severe is CVE-2022-29085?

CVE-2022-29085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-29085 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-29085?

CVE-2022-29085 primarily affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-29085?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-29085 published?

CVE-2022-29085 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-29085

CVE-2022-29085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Unity Operating Environment with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.4)
CVSS v2: 4.6
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Dell Unity Operating Environment
Published: 2022-06-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Unity, Dell UnityVSA, and Dell Unity XT versions prior to 5.2.0.0.5.173 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability when certain off-array tools are run on the system. The credentials of a user with high privileges are stored in plain text. A local malicious user with high privileges may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-29085?: Dell Unity, Dell UnityVSA, and Dell Unity XT versions prior to 5.2.0.0.5.173 contain a plain-text password storage vulnerability when certain off-array tools are run on the system. The credentials of a user with high privileges are stored in plain text. A local malicious user with high privileges may use the exposed password to gain access with the privileges of the compromised user.
How severe is CVE-2022-29085?: CVE-2022-29085 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-29085 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-29085?: CVE-2022-29085 primarily affects Dell Unity Operating Environment. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-29085?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-29085 published?: CVE-2022-29085 was published on 2022-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000199050

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unity_xt_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:unityvsa_operating_environment:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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