How severe is CVE-2022-43857?

CVE-2022-43857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43857 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43857?

CVE-2022-43857 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43857?

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

When was CVE-2022-43857 published?

CVE-2022-43857 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43857

CVE-2022-43857 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm I
Published: 2022-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Navigator for i 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 could allow an authenticated user to access IBM Navigator for i log files they are authorized to but not while using this interface. The remote authenticated user can bypass the interface checks and download log files by modifying servlet filter. IBM X-Force ID: 239301.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43857?: IBM Navigator for i 7.3, 7.4 and 7.5 could allow an authenticated user to access IBM Navigator for i log files they are authorized to but not while using this interface. The remote authenticated user can bypass the interface checks and download log files by modifying servlet filter. IBM X-Force ID: 239301.
How severe is CVE-2022-43857?: CVE-2022-43857 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43857 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43857?: CVE-2022-43857 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43857?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43857 published?: CVE-2022-43857 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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