How severe is CVE-2022-34440?

CVE-2022-34440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high 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-2022-34440 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34440?

CVE-2022-34440 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34440?

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

When was CVE-2022-34440 published?

CVE-2022-34440 was published on 2023-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34440

CVE-2022-34440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway
Published: 2023-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell EMC SCG Policy Manager, versions from 5.10 to 5.12, contain(s) a contain a Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An attacker with the knowledge of the hard-coded sensitive information, could potentially exploit this vulnerability to login to the system to gain admin privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34440?: Dell EMC SCG Policy Manager, versions from 5.10 to 5.12, contain(s) a contain a Hard-coded Cryptographic Key vulnerability. An attacker with the knowledge of the hard-coded sensitive information, could potentially exploit this vulnerability to login to the system to gain admin privileges.
How severe is CVE-2022-34440?: CVE-2022-34440 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high 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-2022-34440 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34440?: CVE-2022-34440 affects Dell Policy Manager For Secure Connect Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34440?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-34440 published?: CVE-2022-34440 was published on 2023-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000204995/dsa-2022-273-dell-secure-connect-gateway-policy-manager-security-update-for-multiple-proprietary-code-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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