How severe is CVE-2022-34436?

CVE-2022-34436 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-2022-34436 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34436?

CVE-2022-34436 affects Dell Idrac8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34436?

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

When was CVE-2022-34436 published?

CVE-2022-34436 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34436

CVE-2022-34436 is a low-severity vulnerability in Dell Idrac8 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: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Dell Idrac8 Firmware
Published: 2023-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell iDRAC8 version 2.83.83.83 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-2022-34436?: Dell iDRAC8 version 2.83.83.83 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-2022-34436?: CVE-2022-34436 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-2022-34436 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34436?: CVE-2022-34436 affects Dell Idrac8 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34436?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34436 published?: CVE-2022-34436 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000205346/dsa-2022-265-dell-idrac8-and-dell-idrac9-security-update-for-a-racadm-vulnerability

Affected products (1)

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