How severe is CVE-2022-34380?

CVE-2022-34380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34380 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34380?

CVE-2022-34380 affects Dell Cloudlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34380?

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-2022-34380 published?

CVE-2022-34380 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34380

CVE-2022-34380 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Dell Cloudlink with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Dell Cloudlink
Published: 2022-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell CloudLink 7.1.3 and all earlier versions contain an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability. A high privileged local attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to authentication bypass and access the CloudLink system console. This is critical severity vulnerability as it allows attacker to take control of the system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34380?: Dell CloudLink 7.1.3 and all earlier versions contain an Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel Vulnerability. A high privileged local attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to authentication bypass and access the CloudLink system console. This is critical severity vulnerability as it allows attacker to take control of the system.
How severe is CVE-2022-34380?: CVE-2022-34380 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.3, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34380 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34380?: CVE-2022-34380 affects Dell Cloudlink. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34380?: 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-2022-34380 published?: CVE-2022-34380 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000202058/dsa-2022-210-dell-emc-cloudlink-security-update-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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