How severe is CVE-2022-31234?

CVE-2022-31234 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-2022-31234 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31234?

CVE-2022-31234 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31234?

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-2022-31234 published?

CVE-2022-31234 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31234

CVE-2022-31234 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware 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% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware
Published: 2022-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC PowerStore, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts Vulnerability in PowerStore Manager GUI. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to password brute-forcing. Account takeover is possible if weak passwords are used by users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31234?: Dell EMC PowerStore, contain(s) an Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts Vulnerability in PowerStore Manager GUI. A remote unauthenticated attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to password brute-forcing. Account takeover is possible if weak passwords are used by users.
How severe is CVE-2022-31234?: CVE-2022-31234 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-2022-31234 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31234?: CVE-2022-31234 primarily affects Dell Emc Powerstore 500t Firmware. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31234?: 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-2022-31234 published?: CVE-2022-31234 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000201283

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_500t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_1200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_3200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_5200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:emc_powerstore_9200t_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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