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CVE-2022-22453: IBM Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could all...

IBM Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 224919.

MediumCVSS 5.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

This is a confidentiality issue in IBM identity governance software. The product used weaker cryptography than expected, creating a risk that a local attacker could decrypt highly sensitive information. The rating is moderate because exploitation requires local access and high attack complexity, but the data impact could be serious.

Executive priority

Schedule remediation in the normal vulnerability cycle, prioritizing environments that store regulated identity data or allow broad local user access. Escalate if IBM confirms exploitable conditions in your deployment.

Technical view

CVE-2022-22453 affects IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0 in the supplied affected list, while the title references Security Verify Identity Manager 10.0. The CVSS 3.0 vector is local, unauthenticated, no user interaction, high complexity, with high confidentiality impact only. Sources do not provide algorithm details or exploit mechanics.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in organizations running IBM Security Verify Governance 10.0 or the related IBM identity product named in the advisory text. Internet exposure is not indicated by the CVSS vector, which is local-only.

Exploitation context

The CVE is not listed as CISA KEV in the supplied bundle. The source bundle marks exploit maturity as unproven and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Treat this as a sensitive-data risk requiring local access rather than a remote takeover issue.

Researcher notes

Key gaps remain: the bundle does not identify the weak algorithms, storage locations, affected components, or exact fixed build. Product naming also differs between the affected list and description. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond the CVSS local, high-complexity confidentiality model.

Mitigation direction

  • Review IBM advisory node 6603405 and X-Force ID 224919 for vendor remediation.
  • Apply IBM-provided fixes or upgrade guidance for affected 10.0 deployments.
  • Inventory IBM Verify Governance or Identity Manager 10.0 instances.
  • Restrict local access to systems hosting the affected product.
  • Review cryptographic configuration only against IBM-supported guidance.

Validation and detection

  • Confirm installed IBM product name and version on each identity governance host.
  • Check whether IBM’s referenced fix or remediation has been applied.
  • Review local access paths to affected servers and administrative accounts.
  • Assess whether sensitive stored data could be exposed if decryption is possible.
  • Document any product-name discrepancy between internal inventory and IBM advisory wording.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
5.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/S:U/A:N/C:H/UI:N/I:N/PR:N/AC:H/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

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
5.1CVSS 3.0MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/S:U/A:N/C:H/UI:N/I:N/PR:N/AC:H/RL:O/RC:C/E:U1.43.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

5.1Medium
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2022-22453Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/S:U/A:N/C:H/UI:N/I:N/PR:N/AC:H/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

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSecurity Verify Governance10.0Listed
Weakness

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