How severe is CVE-2022-33163?

CVE-2022-33163 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-33163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33163?

CVE-2022-33163 affects Ibm Security Directory Suite Va. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33163?

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

When was CVE-2022-33163 published?

CVE-2022-33163 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33163

CVE-2022-33163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Suite Va 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-732.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-732
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Suite Va
Published: 2023-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. IBM X-Force ID: 228571.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33163?: IBM Security Directory Suite VA 8.0.1 specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. IBM X-Force ID: 228571.
How severe is CVE-2022-33163?: CVE-2022-33163 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-33163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33163?: CVE-2022-33163 affects Ibm Security Directory Suite Va. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-33163 published?: CVE-2022-33163 was published on 2023-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_suite_va:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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