How severe is CVE-2022-39166?

CVE-2022-39166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39166 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39166?

CVE-2022-39166 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39166?

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

When was CVE-2022-39166 published?

CVE-2022-39166 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39166

CVE-2022-39166 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2022-12-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.4 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information inside of an HTTP response. IBM X-Force ID: 235405.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39166?: IBM Security Guardium 11.4 could allow a privileged user to obtain sensitive information inside of an HTTP response. IBM X-Force ID: 235405.
How severe is CVE-2022-39166?: CVE-2022-39166 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39166 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39166?: CVE-2022-39166 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39166?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-39166 published?: CVE-2022-39166 was published on 2022-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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