CVE-2022-40746: ibm i Command Injection
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-40746 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Command Injection vulnerability in ibm i. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 21-11-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 24-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM i Access Family 1.1.2 through 1.1.4 and 1.1.4.3 through 1.1.9.0 could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by DLL search order hijacking vulnerability. By placing a specially crafted file in a compromised folder, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 236581.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 version- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.35%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
27%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.35% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-77Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection')The product constructs all or part of a command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended command when it is sent to a downstream component.
- CWE-427Uncontrolled Search Path ElementThe product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
Affected systems
Ibm2 products
- i≥ 1.1.2, < 1.1.4 | ≥ 1.1.4.3, < 1.1.9.0
- i_access_client_solutions≥ 1.1.2, ≤ 1.1.4 | ≥ 1.1.4.3, ≤ 1.1.9.0
1 vendor · 2 products