CVE-2022-47986
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
94.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw. By sending a specially crafted obsolete API call, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. The obsolete API call was removed in Faspex 4.4.2 PL2. IBM X-Force ID: 243512.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2023-02-21
- Patch Due Date
- 2023-03-14
- Ransomware Use
- Known
Technical details
- Published
- 2023-02-17
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-51316
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-47986?
IBM Aspera Faspex 4.4.2 Patch Level 1 and earlier could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a YAML deserialization flaw. By sending a specially crafted obsolete API call, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. The obsolete API call was removed in Faspex 4.4.2 PL2. IBM X-Force ID: 243512.
Is CVE-2022-47986 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-47986 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2023-03-14.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-47986?
CVE-2022-47986 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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