How severe is CVE-2022-40235?

CVE-2022-40235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40235 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40235?

CVE-2022-40235 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40235?

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

When was CVE-2022-40235 published?

CVE-2022-40235 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40235

CVE-2022-40235 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2022-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a user to cause a denial of service by removing the ability to run jobs due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 235725."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40235?: "IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 could allow a user to cause a denial of service by removing the ability to run jobs due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 235725."
How severe is CVE-2022-40235?: CVE-2022-40235 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40235 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40235?: CVE-2022-40235 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40235?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-40235 published?: CVE-2022-40235 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829369

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:11.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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