How severe is CVE-2022-43940?

CVE-2022-43940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-43940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-43940?

CVE-2022-43940 primarily affects Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43940?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-43940 published?

CVE-2022-43940 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-43940

CVE-2022-43940 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server
Published: 2023-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x do not correctly perform an authorization check in the data source management service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-43940?: Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server versions before 9.4.0.1 and 9.3.0.2, including 8.3.x do not correctly perform an authorization check in the data source management service.
How severe is CVE-2022-43940?: CVE-2022-43940 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-43940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-43940?: CVE-2022-43940 primarily affects Hitachi Vantara Pentaho Business Analytics Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-43940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-43940 published?: CVE-2022-43940 was published on 2023-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.pentaho.com/hc/en-us/articles/14456609400973--Resolved-Pentaho-BA-Server-Incorrect-Authorization-Versions-before-9-4-0-1-and-9-3-0-2-including-8-3-x-Impacted-CVE-2022-43940-

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:vantara_pentaho_business_analytics_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:vantara_pentaho_business_analytics_server:9.4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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