How severe is CVE-2022-34372?

CVE-2022-34372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34372 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34372?

CVE-2022-34372 affects Dell Powerprotect Cyber Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34372?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-34372 published?

CVE-2022-34372 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34372

CVE-2022-34372 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerprotect Cyber Recovery with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dell Powerprotect Cyber Recovery
Published: 2022-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery versions before 19.11.0.2 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially access and interact with the docker registry API leading to an authentication bypass. The attacker may potentially alter the docker images leading to a loss of integrity and confidentiality

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34372?: Dell PowerProtect Cyber Recovery versions before 19.11.0.2 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability. A remote unauthenticated attacker may potentially access and interact with the docker registry API leading to an authentication bypass. The attacker may potentially alter the docker images leading to a loss of integrity and confidentiality
How severe is CVE-2022-34372?: CVE-2022-34372 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34372 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34372?: CVE-2022-34372 affects Dell Powerprotect Cyber Recovery. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34372?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-34372 published?: CVE-2022-34372 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000201970/dsa-2022-196-dell-emc-cyber-recovery-security-update-for-multiple-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerprotect_cyber_recovery:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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