How severe is CVE-2022-45184?

CVE-2022-45184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-45184 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45184?

CVE-2022-45184 affects Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45184?

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-2022-45184 published?

CVE-2022-45184 was published on 2022-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45184

CVE-2022-45184 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal
Published: 2022-11-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Web Server in Ironman Software PowerShell Universal v3.x and v2.x allows for directory traversal outside of the configuration directory, which allows a remote attacker with administrator privilege to create, delete, update, and display files outside of the configuration directory via a crafted HTTP request to particular endpoints in the web server. Patched Versions are 3.5.3 and 3.4.7.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45184?: The Web Server in Ironman Software PowerShell Universal v3.x and v2.x allows for directory traversal outside of the configuration directory, which allows a remote attacker with administrator privilege to create, delete, update, and display files outside of the configuration directory via a crafted HTTP request to particular endpoints in the web server. Patched Versions are 3.5.3 and 3.4.7.
How severe is CVE-2022-45184?: CVE-2022-45184 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-45184 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45184?: CVE-2022-45184 affects Ironmansoftware Powershell Universal. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45184?: 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-2022-45184 published?: CVE-2022-45184 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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