CVE-2022-43917

IBM WebSphere Application Server information disclosure

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 traditional container uses weaker than expected cryptographic keys that could allow an attacker to decrypt sensitive information. This affects only the containerized version of WebSphere Application Server traditional. IBM X-Force ID: 241045.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6857007 patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/241045 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-43917?
CVE-2022-43917 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-43917?
To fix CVE-2022-43917, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-43917 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-43917 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-43917?
CVE-2022-43917 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server.
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