How severe is CVE-2022-42438?

CVE-2022-42438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-42438 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42438?

CVE-2022-42438 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42438?

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-2022-42438 published?

CVE-2022-42438 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42438

CVE-2022-42438 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring 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-425.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-425
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring
Published: 2023-02-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management Monitoring 2.0 and 2.3 allows users without admin roles access to admin functions by specifying direct URL paths. IBM X-Force ID: 238210.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42438?: IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management Monitoring 2.0 and 2.3 allows users without admin roles access to admin functions by specifying direct URL paths. IBM X-Force ID: 238210.
How severe is CVE-2022-42438?: CVE-2022-42438 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-42438 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42438?: CVE-2022-42438 primarily affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Multicloud Management Monitoring. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42438?: 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-2022-42438 published?: CVE-2022-42438 was published on 2023-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:2.3.0:fixpack2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:2.3.0:fixpack3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:2.3.0:fixpack4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_multicloud_management_monitoring:2.3.0:fixpack5:*:*:*:*:*:*

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