How severe is CVE-2022-33165?

CVE-2022-33165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium 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 none.

Is CVE-2022-33165 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-33165?

CVE-2022-33165 affects Ibm Security Directory Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-33165?

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

When was CVE-2022-33165 published?

CVE-2022-33165 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-33165

CVE-2022-33165 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Directory Integrator with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
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 traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially-crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to view arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 228582.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-33165?: IBM Security Directory Server 6.4.0 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 arbitrary files on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 228582.
How severe is CVE-2022-33165?: CVE-2022-33165 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium 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 none.
Is CVE-2022-33165 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-33165?: CVE-2022-33165 affects Ibm Security Directory Integrator. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-33165?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-33165 published?: CVE-2022-33165 was published on 2023-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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

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