How severe is CVE-2023-22862?

CVE-2023-22862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-22862 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-2023-22862?

CVE-2023-22862 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Cargo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-22862?

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

When was CVE-2023-22862 published?

CVE-2023-22862 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-22862

CVE-2023-22862 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aspera Cargo with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-523.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-523
Affected product: Ibm Aspera Cargo
Published: 2023-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Aspera Connect 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Cargo 4.2.5 transmits authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-22862?: IBM Aspera Connect 4.2.5 and IBM Aspera Cargo 4.2.5 transmits authentication credentials, but it uses an insecure method that is susceptible to unauthorized interception and/or retrieval.
How severe is CVE-2023-22862?: CVE-2023-22862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-22862 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-2023-22862?: CVE-2023-22862 primarily affects Ibm Aspera Cargo. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-22862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-22862 published?: CVE-2023-22862 was published on 2023-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_cargo:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aspera_connect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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