How severe is CVE-2022-32480?

CVE-2022-32480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-32480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32480?

CVE-2022-32480 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32480?

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

When was CVE-2022-32480 published?

CVE-2022-32480 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32480

CVE-2022-32480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-1188.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-1188
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs
Published: 2022-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 9.0.0, up to and including 9.1.0.19, 9.2.1.12, 9.3.0.6, and 9.4.0.2, contain an insecure default initialization of a resource vulnerability. A remote authenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32480?: Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 9.0.0, up to and including 9.1.0.19, 9.2.1.12, 9.3.0.6, and 9.4.0.2, contain an insecure default initialization of a resource vulnerability. A remote authenticated attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-32480?: CVE-2022-32480 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-32480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32480?: CVE-2022-32480 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32480 published?: CVE-2022-32480 was published on 2022-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000201094/dsa-2022-149-dell-emc-powerscale-onefs-security-update?lang=en

Affected products (1)

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