How severe is CVE-2022-40746?

CVE-2022-40746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40746 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40746?

CVE-2022-40746 affects Ibm I Access Client Solutions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40746?

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-2022-40746 published?

CVE-2022-40746 was published on 2022-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40746

CVE-2022-40746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I Access Client Solutions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Ibm I Access Client Solutions
Published: 2022-11-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236581.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40746?: IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236581.
How severe is CVE-2022-40746?: CVE-2022-40746 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40746 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40746?: CVE-2022-40746 affects Ibm I Access Client Solutions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40746?: 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-2022-40746 published?: CVE-2022-40746 was published on 2022-11-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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