How severe is CVE-2022-40745?

CVE-2022-40745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-40745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40745?

CVE-2022-40745 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40745?

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

Does CVE-2022-40745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-40745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-44013.

When was CVE-2022-40745 published?

CVE-2022-40745 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40745

CVE-2022-40745 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Faspex with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-44013
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Faspex
Published: 2024-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due to weaker than expected security. IBM X-Force ID: 236452.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40745?: IBM Aspera Faspex 5.0.0 through 5.0.7 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due to weaker than expected security. IBM X-Force ID: 236452.
How severe is CVE-2022-40745?: CVE-2022-40745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-40745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40745?: CVE-2022-40745 affects Ibm Aspera Faspex. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2022-40745 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-40745 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-44013.
When was CVE-2022-40745 published?: CVE-2022-40745 was published on 2024-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_faspex:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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