How severe is CVE-2022-34458?

CVE-2022-34458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-34458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-34458?

CVE-2022-34458 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-34458?

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

When was CVE-2022-34458 published?

CVE-2022-34458 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-34458

CVE-2022-34458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Alienware Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-497.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-497
Affected product: Dell Alienware Update
Published: 2023-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in download operation component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to the disclosure of confidential data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-34458?: Dell Command | Update, Dell Update, and Alienware Update versions prior to 4.7 contain a Exposure of Sensitive System Information to an Unauthorized Control Sphere vulnerability in download operation component. A local malicious user could potentially exploit this vulnerability leading to the disclosure of confidential data.
How severe is CVE-2022-34458?: CVE-2022-34458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-34458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-34458?: CVE-2022-34458 primarily affects Dell Alienware Update. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-34458?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-34458 published?: CVE-2022-34458 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000204950/dsa-2022-298

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:alienware_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:command_update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:dell:update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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