How severe is CVE-2022-32498?

CVE-2022-32498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-32498 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-32498?

CVE-2022-32498 affects Dell Powerstore Command Line Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-32498?

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

When was CVE-2022-32498 published?

CVE-2022-32498 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-32498

CVE-2022-32498 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerstore Command Line Interface with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Dell Powerstore Command Line Interface
Published: 2022-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC PowerStore, Versions prior to v3.0.0.0 contain a DLL Hijacking vulnerability in PSTCLI. A local attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and bypass software allow list solutions, leading to system takeover or IP exposure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-32498?: Dell EMC PowerStore, Versions prior to v3.0.0.0 contain a DLL Hijacking vulnerability in PSTCLI. A local attacker can potentially exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and bypass software allow list solutions, leading to system takeover or IP exposure.
How severe is CVE-2022-32498?: CVE-2022-32498 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-32498 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-32498?: CVE-2022-32498 affects Dell Powerstore Command Line Interface. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-32498?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-32498 published?: CVE-2022-32498 was published on 2022-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerstore_command_line_interface:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*

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