How severe is CVE-2022-43870?

CVE-2022-43870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-43870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43870?

CVE-2022-43870 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Virtualize. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43870?

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

When was CVE-2022-43870 published?

CVE-2022-43870 was published on 2023-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43870

CVE-2022-43870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Virtualize with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Virtualize
Published: 2023-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 could disclose SNMPv3 server credentials to an authenticated user in log files. IBM X-Force ID: 239540.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43870?: IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 could disclose SNMPv3 server credentials to an authenticated user in log files. IBM X-Force ID: 239540.
How severe is CVE-2022-43870?: CVE-2022-43870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-43870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43870?: CVE-2022-43870 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Virtualize. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43870 published?: CVE-2022-43870 was published on 2023-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_virtualize:8.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_virtualize:8.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_virtualize:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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