How severe is CVE-2022-31228?

CVE-2022-31228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-31228 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31228?

CVE-2022-31228 affects Dell Xtremio Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31228?

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-2022-31228 published?

CVE-2022-31228 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31228

CVE-2022-31228 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Xtremio Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (49th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Dell Xtremio Management Server
Published: 2022-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC XtremIO versions prior to X2 6.4.0-22 contain a bruteforce vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability and gain access to an admin account.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31228?: Dell EMC XtremIO versions prior to X2 6.4.0-22 contain a bruteforce vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability and gain access to an admin account.
How severe is CVE-2022-31228?: CVE-2022-31228 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-31228 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31228?: CVE-2022-31228 affects Dell Xtremio Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31228?: 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-2022-31228 published?: CVE-2022-31228 was published on 2022-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000204112/dsa-2022-145-dell-emc-xtremeio-for-ssh-and-web-ui-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:xtremio_management_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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