CVE-2022-22442Network attack vector

Authenticated restricted-information disclosure via improper access controls

Published Nov 3, 2022 · Updated May 5, 2025

Improper access control in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 allows remote authenticated users to read information reserved for elevated users. IBM has not published the affected endpoint or the authorization check that incorrectly permits the read. A valid low-privilege account is required; reported impact is limited to disclosure of restricted information, with no integrity or availability effect.

CVSS severity6.5
Medium
EPSS probability0.52%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper access control in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 allows remote authenticated users to read information reserved for elevated users. IBM has not published the affected endpoint or the authorization check that incorrectly permits the read. A valid low-privilege account is required; reported impact is limited to disclosure of restricted information, with no integrity or availability effect.

The record

CVE
CVE-2022-22442
Published
Nov 3, 2022
Updated
May 5, 2025
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
Classifications
CWE-284
Attack vector
network
Privileges
authenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Nov 3, 2022CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. May 5, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=11.7

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · IBM InfoSphere Information Serverversion=11.7

Published CVSS scores

6.5CISA ADP VulnrichmentCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-284Improper Access Control

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