How severe is CVE-2022-43859?

CVE-2022-43859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-43859 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43859?

CVE-2022-43859 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-2022-43859?

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

When was CVE-2022-43859 published?

CVE-2022-43859 was published on 2022-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43859

CVE-2022-43859 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
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 obtain sensitive information for an object they are authorized to but not while using this interface. By performing a UNION based SQL injection an attacker could see file permissions through this interface. IBM X-Force ID: 239304.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43859?: IBM Navigator for i 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information for an object they are authorized to but not while using this interface. By performing a UNION based SQL injection an attacker could see file permissions through this interface. IBM X-Force ID: 239304.
How severe is CVE-2022-43859?: CVE-2022-43859 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, 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 low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-43859 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43859?: CVE-2022-43859 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-2022-43859?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43859 published?: CVE-2022-43859 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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