How severe is CVE-2022-34445?

CVE-2022-34445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-34445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34445?

CVE-2022-34445 primarily affects Dell Powerscale Onefs. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34445?

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

When was CVE-2022-34445 published?

CVE-2022-34445 was published on 2023-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34445

CVE-2022-34445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerscale Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Dell Powerscale Onefs
Published: 2023-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x through 9.3.x contain a weak encoding for a password. A malicious local privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34445?: Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x through 9.3.x contain a weak encoding for a password. A malicious local privileged attacker may potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-34445?: CVE-2022-34445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-34445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34445?: CVE-2022-34445 primarily affects Dell Powerscale Onefs. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34445 published?: CVE-2022-34445 was published on 2023-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000205618/dsa-2022-271

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:8.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:8.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:8.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:9.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:9.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:9.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:dell:powerscale_onefs:9.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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