How severe is CVE-2022-41738?

CVE-2022-41738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-41738 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-41738?

CVE-2022-41738 affects Ibm Spectrum Scale Container Native Storage Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-41738?

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.

Does CVE-2022-41738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2022-41738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-44909.

When was CVE-2022-41738 published?

CVE-2022-41738 was published on 2024-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-41738

CVE-2022-41738 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Scale Container Native Storage Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2022-44909
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Scale Container Native Storage Access
Published: 2024-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Storage Scale Container Native Storage Access 5.1.2.1 -through 5.1.7.0 could allow an attacker to initiate connections to containers from external networks. IBM X-Force ID: 237812.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-41738?: IBM Storage Scale Container Native Storage Access 5.1.2.1 -through 5.1.7.0 could allow an attacker to initiate connections to containers from external networks. IBM X-Force ID: 237812.
How severe is CVE-2022-41738?: CVE-2022-41738 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-41738 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-41738?: CVE-2022-41738 affects Ibm Spectrum Scale Container Native Storage Access. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-41738?: 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.
Does CVE-2022-41738 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2022-41738 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2022-44909.
When was CVE-2022-41738 published?: CVE-2022-41738 was published on 2024-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_scale_container_native_storage_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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