How severe is CVE-2022-31772?

CVE-2022-31772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-31772 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31772?

CVE-2022-31772 primarily affects Ibm Mq. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31772?

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

When was CVE-2022-31772 published?

CVE-2022-31772 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31772

CVE-2022-31772 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Mq
Published: 2022-11-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM MQ 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 CD, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 CD, and 9.2 LTS could allow an authenticated and authorized user to cause a denial of service to the MQTT channels. IBM X-Force ID: 228335.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31772?: IBM MQ 8.0, 9.0 LTS, 9.1 CD, 9.1 LTS, 9.2 CD, and 9.2 LTS could allow an authenticated and authorized user to cause a denial of service to the MQTT channels. IBM X-Force ID: 228335.
How severe is CVE-2022-31772?: CVE-2022-31772 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-31772 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31772?: CVE-2022-31772 primarily affects Ibm Mq. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31772?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-31772 published?: CVE-2022-31772 was published on 2022-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.1.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.1.0.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.2.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.2.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*

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