CVE-2022-33160: ibm security_directory_suite Algorithm Downgrade
CVSS: 7.5v3.1HighModified
Published 06-10-2023Last modified 19-09-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-33160 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Algorithm Downgrade vulnerability in ibm security_directory_suite. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 23.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.32%
0%100%
Low · +0.05 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 06-10-2023PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 19-09-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Security Directory Suite 8.0.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 228568.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSources2 sources · 3.7–7.5
- CVE.orgCNA3.7LowCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.32%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
24%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.05 pp
From 0.28% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.32%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-757Selection of Less-Secure Algorithm During Negotiation ('Algorithm Downgrade')A protocol or its implementation supports interaction between multiple actors and allows those actors to negotiate which algorithm should be used as a protection mechanism such as encryption or authentication, but it does not select the strongest algorithm that is available to both parties.
- CWE-327Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic AlgorithmThe product uses a broken or risky cryptographic algorithm or protocol.
Affected systems
Ibm2 products
1 vendor · 2 products