How severe is CVE-2022-42439?

CVE-2022-42439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-42439 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-42439?

CVE-2022-42439 primarily affects Ibm App Connect Enterprise. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-42439?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-42439 published?

CVE-2022-42439 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-42439

CVE-2022-42439 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm App Connect Enterprise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm App Connect Enterprise
Published: 2023-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM App Connect Enterprise 11.0.0.17 through 11.0.0.19 and 12.0.4.0 and 12.0.5.0 contains an unspecified vulnerability in the Discovery Connector nodes which may cause a 3rd party system’s credentials to be exposed to a privileged attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 238211.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-42439?: IBM App Connect Enterprise 11.0.0.17 through 11.0.0.19 and 12.0.4.0 and 12.0.5.0 contains an unspecified vulnerability in the Discovery Connector nodes which may cause a 3rd party system’s credentials to be exposed to a privileged attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 238211.
How severe is CVE-2022-42439?: CVE-2022-42439 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-42439 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-42439?: CVE-2022-42439 primarily affects Ibm App Connect Enterprise. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-42439?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-42439 published?: CVE-2022-42439 was published on 2023-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:12.0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:12.0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise_certified_container:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise_certified_container:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise_certified_container:5.0:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise_certified_container:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise_certified_container:5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise_certified_container:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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