How severe is CVE-2022-34435?

CVE-2022-34435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-34435 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34435?

CVE-2022-34435 affects Dell Idrac9 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34435?

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

When was CVE-2022-34435 published?

CVE-2022-34435 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34435

CVE-2022-34435 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Idrac9 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Idrac9 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell iDRAC9 version 6.00.02.00 and prior contain an improper input validation vulnerability in Racadm when the firmware lock-down configuration is set. A remote high privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the firmware lock-down configuration and perform a firmware update.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34435?: Dell iDRAC9 version 6.00.02.00 and prior contain an improper input validation vulnerability in Racadm when the firmware lock-down configuration is set. A remote high privileged attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass the firmware lock-down configuration and perform a firmware update.
How severe is CVE-2022-34435?: CVE-2022-34435 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-34435 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34435?: CVE-2022-34435 affects Dell Idrac9 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34435?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34435 published?: CVE-2022-34435 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000205346

Affected products (1)

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