How severe is CVE-2022-36769?

CVE-2022-36769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36769 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36769?

CVE-2022-36769 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36769?

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-2022-36769 published?

CVE-2022-36769 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36769

CVE-2022-36769 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Data with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Data
Published: 2023-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.5 and 4.6 could allow a privileged user to upload malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 232034.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36769?: IBM Cloud Pak for Data 4.5 and 4.6 could allow a privileged user to upload malicious files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 232034.
How severe is CVE-2022-36769?: CVE-2022-36769 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36769 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36769?: CVE-2022-36769 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Data. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36769?: 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-2022-36769 published?: CVE-2022-36769 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_data:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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