How severe is CVE-2022-45098?

CVE-2022-45098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-45098 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45098?

CVE-2022-45098 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45098?

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

When was CVE-2022-45098 published?

CVE-2022-45098 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45098

CVE-2022-45098 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs
Published: 2023-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, 9.0.0.x-9.4.0.x, contain a cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in S3 component. An authenticated local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45098?: Dell PowerScale OneFS, 9.0.0.x-9.4.0.x, contain a cleartext storage of sensitive information vulnerability in S3 component. An authenticated local attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-45098?: CVE-2022-45098 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-45098 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45098?: CVE-2022-45098 affects Dell Emc Powerscale Onefs. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45098?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45098 published?: CVE-2022-45098 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000206357/dell-emc-powerscale-onefs-security-updates-for-multiple-security-vulnerabilities

Affected products (1)

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