What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-35279?

CVE-2022-35279 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-35279?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-35279. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Business Automation Workflow CVE-2022-35279

MEDIUM

Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information (CWE-312)

2022-11-03 psirt@us.ibm.com

Information Disclosure IBM Business Automation Workflow

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-312 OWASP Top 10:2025 A06:2025 - Insecure Design ASVS 5.0 V14 - Data Protection Encrypted storage of sensitive data
Impact	CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction not required.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the medium-severity affected system.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).

Patch available 0.3% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

"IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, 18.0.0.2, 19.0.0.1, 19.0.0.2, 19.0.0.3, 20.0.0.1, 20.0.0.2, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, and 22.0.1 could disclose sensitive version information to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-312. "IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, 18.0.0.2, 19.0.0.1, 19.0.0.2, 19.0.0.3, 20.0.0.1, 20.0.0.2, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, and 22.0.1 could disclose sensitive version information to authenticated users which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 230537." Affected products include: Ibm Business Automation Workflow.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 4.3 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

None

DescriptionNVD

"IBM Business Automation Workflow 18.0.0.0, 18.0.0.1, 18.0.0.2, 19.0.0.1, 19.0.0.2, 19.0.0.3, 20.0.0.1, 20.0.0.2, 21.0.2, 21.0.3, and 22.0.1 could disclose sensitive version information to authenticated users which could be used in further attacks against the system. IBM X-Force ID: 230537."

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score

0.3%

Top 81% exploitable

Data Quality

2 sources

Confidence: Low

NVD

CVE.org

EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV No

Public POC No

EPSS 0.3%

Patch available Yes

Active threat No

Deciding rule

MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived

Scheduled

Exploitation· derived

None

System Exposure· derived

Open

Automatable· derived

Human Impact· derived

Medium

Priority Score

Low Medium High Critical

KEV: 0

EPSS: 0

CVSS: +22

PoC: 0

Weaponized: 0

Threat intel: 0

Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)NVD

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:*:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:20.0.0.1:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:20.0.0.1:-:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:20.0.0.2:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:20.0.0.2:-:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.1:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.2:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.2:-:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if002:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if005:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if006:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if007:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if008:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if009:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if010:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:21.0.3:if011:*:*:containers:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:22.0.1:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_workflow:22.0.1:-:*:*:containers:*:*:*

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