How severe is CVE-2022-40609?

CVE-2022-40609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40609?

CVE-2022-40609 affects Ibm Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40609?

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-2022-40609 published?

CVE-2022-40609 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40609

CVE-2022-40609 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Ibm Sdk
Published: 2023-08-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236069.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40609?: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1.5.18 and 8.0.8.0 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unsafe deserialization flaw. By sending specially-crafted data, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236069.
How severe is CVE-2022-40609?: CVE-2022-40609 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40609?: CVE-2022-40609 affects Ibm Sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40609?: 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-2022-40609 published?: CVE-2022-40609 was published on 2023-08-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:*:*:*:*:java_technology:*:*:*

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