How severe is CVE-2022-39161?

CVE-2022-39161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39161 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39161?

CVE-2022-39161 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39161?

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

When was CVE-2022-39161 published?

CVE-2022-39161 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39161

CVE-2022-39161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. 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-295.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-295
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2023-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, when configured to communicate with the Web Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application Server, could allow an authenticated user to conduct spoofing attacks. A man-in-the-middle attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a certificate issued by a trusted authority to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 235069.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39161?: IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, 9.0, and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, when configured to communicate with the Web Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application Server, could allow an authenticated user to conduct spoofing attacks. A man-in-the-middle attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a certificate issued by a trusted authority to obtain sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 235069.
How severe is CVE-2022-39161?: CVE-2022-39161 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39161 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39161?: CVE-2022-39161 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39161?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39161 published?: CVE-2022-39161 was published on 2023-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:-:*:*:*:liberty:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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