How severe is CVE-2022-34446?

CVE-2022-34446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-34446 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34446?

CVE-2022-34446 primarily affects Dell Powerpath Management Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34446?

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-2022-34446 published?

CVE-2022-34446 was published on 2023-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34446

CVE-2022-34446 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Powerpath Management Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-285.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-285
Affected product: Dell Powerpath Management Appliance
Published: 2023-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PowerPath Management Appliance with versions 3.3 & 3.2* contains Authorization Bypass vulnerability. An authenticated remote user with limited privileges (e.g., of role Monitoring) can exploit this issue and gain access to sensitive information, and modify the configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34446?: PowerPath Management Appliance with versions 3.3 & 3.2* contains Authorization Bypass vulnerability. An authenticated remote user with limited privileges (e.g., of role Monitoring) can exploit this issue and gain access to sensitive information, and modify the configuration.
How severe is CVE-2022-34446?: CVE-2022-34446 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-34446 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34446?: CVE-2022-34446 primarily affects Dell Powerpath Management Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34446?: 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-2022-34446 published?: CVE-2022-34446 was published on 2023-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000205404

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath_management_appliance:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:powerpath_management_appliance:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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