How severe is CVE-2022-43574?

CVE-2022-43574 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-2022-43574 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43574?

CVE-2022-43574 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43574?

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-2022-43574 published?

CVE-2022-43574 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43574

CVE-2022-43574 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Robotic Process Automation 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Ibm Robotic Process Automation
Published: 2022-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

"IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 21.0.4, and 21.0.5 is vulnerable to incorrect permission assignment which could allow access to application configurations. IBM X-Force ID: 238679."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43574?: "IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.1, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, 21.0.4, and 21.0.5 is vulnerable to incorrect permission assignment which could allow access to application configurations. IBM X-Force ID: 238679."
How severe is CVE-2022-43574?: CVE-2022-43574 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-2022-43574 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43574?: CVE-2022-43574 primarily affects Ibm Robotic Process Automation. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43574?: 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-2022-43574 published?: CVE-2022-43574 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6831645

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:robotic_process_automation_for_cloud_pak:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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