How severe is CVE-2022-33161?

CVE-2022-33161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33161?

CVE-2022-33161 primarily affects Ibm Security Directory Integrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33161?

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

When was CVE-2022-33161 published?

CVE-2022-33161 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33161

CVE-2022-33161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Integrator 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Integrator
Published: 2023-10-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. X-Force ID: 228569.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33161?: IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the failure to properly enable HTTP Strict Transport Security. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information using man in the middle techniques. X-Force ID: 228569.
How severe is CVE-2022-33161?: CVE-2022-33161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33161?: CVE-2022-33161 primarily affects Ibm Security Directory Integrator. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-33161 published?: CVE-2022-33161 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_integrator:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:6.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_suite:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_directory:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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