How severe is CVE-2022-40752?

CVE-2022-40752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-40752 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-40752?

CVE-2022-40752 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40752?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-40752 published?

CVE-2022-40752 was published on 2022-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-40752

CVE-2022-40752 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2022-11-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7 is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements. IBM X-Force ID: 236687.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-40752?: IBM InfoSphere DataStage 11.7 is vulnerable to a command injection vulnerability due to improper neutralization of special elements. IBM X-Force ID: 236687.
How severe is CVE-2022-40752?: CVE-2022-40752 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-40752 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-40752?: CVE-2022-40752 primarily affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-40752?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-40752 published?: CVE-2022-40752 was published on 2022-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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