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CVE-2022-22412: IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 could allow a user with access to the local host...

IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 could allow a user with access to the local host (client machine) to obtain a login access token. IBM X-Force ID: 223019.

MediumCVSS 4.2Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

IBM Robotic Process Automation versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 can expose a login access token to someone with access to the local client machine. The issue is not described as remotely exploitable. Business urgency depends on whether these RPA client systems run on shared, kiosk, jump-box, or weakly controlled endpoints.

Executive priority

Treat as a targeted endpoint exposure issue rather than an internet-scale emergency. Prioritize remediation where RPA clients have privileged business access, run on shared systems, or support sensitive automation workflows.

Technical view

The CVE describes information disclosure of a login access token from the local host/client machine. CVSS 3.0 score is 4.2 with physical access, high attack complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, high confidentiality impact, and no integrity or availability impact. IBM identifies the issue as X-Force ID 223019.

Likely exposure

Exposure is limited to organizations running IBM Robotic Process Automation 21.0.0, 21.0.1, or 21.0.2 on client machines. Risk is higher where local endpoint access is broadly available or endpoint compromise is plausible.

Exploitation context

The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The CVSS vector indicates physical/local client-machine access and high attack complexity, so this is not evidenced as a broad remote exploitation risk.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE description, IBM advisory reference, and X-Force entry. No CWE is provided. The key research focus is local token exposure on affected client versions and whether compensating endpoint controls materially reduce access-token disclosure risk.

Mitigation direction

  • Check IBM’s advisory for the supported remediation or upgrade path.
  • Identify and remove or update affected IBM RPA 21.0.0, 21.0.1, and 21.0.2 clients.
  • Restrict local access to machines running IBM RPA clients.
  • Review endpoint hardening and local user access controls on RPA workstations.
  • If exposure is suspected, follow vendor and internal procedures for token revocation.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory IBM Robotic Process Automation client versions across managed endpoints.
  • Confirm no RPA clients remain on versions 21.0.0, 21.0.1, or 21.0.2.
  • Verify local access to RPA client machines is limited to authorized users.
  • Review endpoint logs for unauthorized local access to RPA client systems.
  • Track IBM X-Force ID 223019 for vendor-specific remediation details.
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Confidence
high
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
4.2 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/A:N/S:U/I:N/AV:P/PR:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

We collect every scored CVSS vector available in the official CNA and ADP containers. When more than one version is present, the table keeps the source vectors side by side instead of collapsing them into the highest score.

ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
4.2CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/A:N/S:U/I:N/AV:P/PR:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U0.53.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

4.2Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-22412Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/C:H/AC:H/A:N/S:U/I:N/AV:P/PR:N/UI:N/RL:O/RC:C/E:U

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMRobotic Process Automation21.0.0, 21.0.1, 21.0.2Listed
Weakness

CWE details

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