How severe is CVE-2022-43873?

CVE-2022-43873 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-2022-43873 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43873?

CVE-2022-43873 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Virtualize. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43873?

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

When was CVE-2022-43873 published?

CVE-2022-43873 was published on 2023-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43873

CVE-2022-43873 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Spectrum Virtualize 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Spectrum Virtualize
Published: 2023-02-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated user can exploit a vulnerability in the IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 GUI to execute code and escalate their privilege on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 239847.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43873?: An authenticated user can exploit a vulnerability in the IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.2, 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 GUI to execute code and escalate their privilege on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 239847.
How severe is CVE-2022-43873?: CVE-2022-43873 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-2022-43873 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43873?: CVE-2022-43873 primarily affects Ibm Spectrum Virtualize. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43873?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43873 published?: CVE-2022-43873 was published on 2023-02-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:spectrum_virtualize:8.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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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