CVE-2022-42436
CVE-2022-42436 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Mq with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Mq
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM MQ 8.0.0, 9.0.0, 9.1.0, 9.2.0, 9.3.0 Managed File Transfer could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information from diagnostic files. IBM X-Force ID: 238206.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-42436?
- IBM MQ 8.0.0, 9.0.0, 9.1.0, 9.2.0, 9.3.0 Managed File Transfer could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information from diagnostic files. IBM X-Force ID: 238206.
- How severe is CVE-2022-42436?
- CVE-2022-42436 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-42436 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-42436?
- CVE-2022-42436 primarily affects Ibm Mq. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-42436?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-42436 published?
- CVE-2022-42436 was published on 2023-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/238206
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6909467
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:8.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.1.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.1.0.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.2.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.2.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.3.0:*:*:*:continuous_delivery:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.3.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
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