What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-40746?

CVE-2022-40746 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.3%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-40746?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-40746. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

I Access Client Solutions CVE-2022-40746

MEDIUM

Command Injection (CWE-77)

2022-11-21 psirt@us.ibm.com

RCE Command Injection IBM I Access Client Solutions

6.7

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.7 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 21, 2022 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.7

DescriptionNVD

IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236581.

AnalysisAI

IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.7). This Command Injection vulnerability could allow attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Command Injection (CWE-77), which allows attackers to inject arbitrary commands into system command execution. IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236581. Affected products include: Ibm I Access Client Solutions. Version information: through 1.1.4.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Use parameterized APIs, avoid shell execution, validate input with strict allowlists.