How severe is CVE-2022-39168?

CVE-2022-39168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39168?

CVE-2022-39168 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39168?

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-2022-39168 published?

CVE-2022-39168 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39168

CVE-2022-39168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Robotic Process Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Robotic Process Automation
Published: 2022-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Robotic Process Automation Clients are vulnerable to proxy credentials being exposed in upgrade logs. IBM X-Force ID: 235422.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39168?: IBM Robotic Process Automation Clients are vulnerable to proxy credentials being exposed in upgrade logs. IBM X-Force ID: 235422.
How severe is CVE-2022-39168?: CVE-2022-39168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39168?: CVE-2022-39168 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39168?: 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-2022-39168 published?: CVE-2022-39168 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation:21.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation:21.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_for_cloud_pak:21.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_for_cloud_pak:21.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_for_services:21.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_for_services:21.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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