How severe is CVE-2022-33164?

CVE-2022-33164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-33164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33164?

CVE-2022-33164 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33164?

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.

When was CVE-2022-33164 published?

CVE-2022-33164 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33164

CVE-2022-33164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Security Directory Server
Published: 2023-09-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Directory Server 7.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view or write to arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 228579.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33164?: IBM Security Directory Server 7.2.0 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view or write to arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 228579.
How severe is CVE-2022-33164?: CVE-2022-33164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-33164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33164?: CVE-2022-33164 affects Ibm Security Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33164?: 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.
When was CVE-2022-33164 published?: CVE-2022-33164 was published on 2023-09-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_directory_server:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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