How severe is CVE-2022-34164?

CVE-2022-34164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-34164 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34164?

CVE-2022-34164 primarily affects Ibm Cics Tx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34164?

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

When was CVE-2022-34164 published?

CVE-2022-34164 was published on 2022-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34164

CVE-2022-34164 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cics Tx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Cics Tx
Published: 2022-08-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM CICS TX 11.1 could allow a local user to impersonate another legitimate user due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 229338.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34164?: IBM CICS TX 11.1 could allow a local user to impersonate another legitimate user due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 229338.
How severe is CVE-2022-34164?: CVE-2022-34164 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-34164 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34164?: CVE-2022-34164 primarily affects Ibm Cics Tx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34164?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34164 published?: CVE-2022-34164 was published on 2022-08-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1:*:*:*:standard:*:*:*

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