How severe is CVE-2022-33162?

CVE-2022-33162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-33162 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-2022-33162?

CVE-2022-33162 primarily affects Ibm Security Directory Integrator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33162?

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.

Does CVE-2022-33162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-33162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-36207.

When was CVE-2022-33162 published?

CVE-2022-33162 was published on 2024-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33162

CVE-2022-33162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-36207
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Integrator
Published: 2024-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0 and Security Verify Directory Integrator 10.0.0 does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources, at the privilege level of a standard unprivileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 228570.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33162?: IBM Security Directory Integrator 7.2.0 and Security Verify Directory Integrator 10.0.0 does not perform any authentication for functionality that requires a provable user identity or consumes a significant amount of resources, at the privilege level of a standard unprivileged user. IBM X-Force ID: 228570.
How severe is CVE-2022-33162?: CVE-2022-33162 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-33162 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-2022-33162?: CVE-2022-33162 primarily affects Ibm Security Directory Integrator. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33162?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-33162 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-33162 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-36207.
When was CVE-2022-33162 published?: CVE-2022-33162 was published on 2024-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_integrator:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_directory_integrator:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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