How severe is CVE-2022-45876?

CVE-2022-45876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-45876 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-45876?

CVE-2022-45876 affects Visam Vbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-45876?

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

When was CVE-2022-45876 published?

CVE-2022-45876 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-45876

CVE-2022-45876 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Visam Vbase with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Visam Vbase
Published: 2023-04-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Versions of VISAM VBASE Automation Base prior to 11.7.5 may disclose information if a valid user opens a specially crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-45876?: Versions of VISAM VBASE Automation Base prior to 11.7.5 may disclose information if a valid user opens a specially crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2022-45876?: CVE-2022-45876 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-45876 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-45876?: CVE-2022-45876 affects Visam Vbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-45876?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-45876 published?: CVE-2022-45876 was published on 2023-04-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:visam:vbase:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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