How severe is CVE-2022-31231?

CVE-2022-31231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31231 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31231?

CVE-2022-31231 affects Dell Elastic Cloud Storage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31231?

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

Does CVE-2022-31231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-31231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-54113.

When was CVE-2022-31231 published?

CVE-2022-31231 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31231

CVE-2022-31231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Elastic Cloud Storage with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-284.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-54113
Weakness: CWE-284
Affected product: Dell Elastic Cloud Storage
Published: 2026-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell ECS, versions 3.5 and 3.6, contain an Improper Access Control in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) module. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining read access to unauthorized data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31231?: Dell ECS, versions 3.5 and 3.6, contain an Improper Access Control in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) module. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to gaining read access to unauthorized data.
How severe is CVE-2022-31231?: CVE-2022-31231 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31231 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31231?: CVE-2022-31231 affects Dell Elastic Cloud Storage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31231?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-31231 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-31231 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-54113.
When was CVE-2022-31231 published?: CVE-2022-31231 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://dellservices.lightning.force.com/lightning/r/Lightning_Knowledge__kav/ka06P0000004RFTQA2/view

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:elastic_cloud_storage:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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