How severe is CVE-2022-45183?

CVE-2022-45183 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-2022-45183 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45183?

CVE-2022-45183 affects Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45183?

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-2022-45183 published?

CVE-2022-45183 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45183

CVE-2022-45183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal 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-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal
Published: 2022-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Escalation of privileges in the Web Server in Ironman Software PowerShell Universal 2.x and 3.x allows an attacker with a valid app token to retrieve other app tokens by ID via an HTTP web request. Patched Versions are 3.5.3, 3.4.7, and 2.12.6.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45183?: Escalation of privileges in the Web Server in Ironman Software PowerShell Universal 2.x and 3.x allows an attacker with a valid app token to retrieve other app tokens by ID via an HTTP web request. Patched Versions are 3.5.3, 3.4.7, and 2.12.6.
How severe is CVE-2022-45183?: CVE-2022-45183 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-2022-45183 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45183?: CVE-2022-45183 affects Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45183?: 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-2022-45183 published?: CVE-2022-45183 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ironmansoftware:powershell_universal:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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