What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-43900?

CVE-2022-43900 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-43900?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-43900. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Websphere Automation For Ibm Cloud Pak For Watson Aiops CVE-2022-43900

MEDIUM

Improper Authentication (CWE-287)

2022-12-01 psirt@us.ibm.com

Authentication Bypass IBM Websphere Automation For Ibm Cloud Pak For Watson Aiops

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 01, 2022 - 19:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

IBM WebSphere Automation for IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps 1.4.2 could provide a weaker than expected security. A local attacker can create an outbound network connection to another system. IBM X-Force ID: 240827.

AnalysisAI

IBM WebSphere Automation for IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps 1.4.2 could provide a weaker than expected security. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Authentication vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Authentication (CWE-287), which allows attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms to gain unauthorized access. IBM WebSphere Automation for IBM Cloud Pak for Watson AIOps 1.4.2 could provide a weaker than expected security. A local attacker can create an outbound network connection to another system. IBM X-Force ID: 240827. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Automation For Ibm Cloud Pak For Watson Aiops.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Implement multi-factor authentication, enforce strong password policies, use proven authentication frameworks.