How severe is CVE-2022-43908?

CVE-2022-43908 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 none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-43908 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-2022-43908?

CVE-2022-43908 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43908?

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

When was CVE-2022-43908 published?

CVE-2022-43908 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43908

CVE-2022-43908 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium
Published: 2023-07-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium 11.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 240903.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43908?: IBM Security Guardium 11.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 240903.
How severe is CVE-2022-43908?: CVE-2022-43908 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 none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-43908 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-2022-43908?: CVE-2022-43908 affects Ibm Security Guardium. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43908?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-43908 published?: CVE-2022-43908 was published on 2023-07-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium:11.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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