Is CVE-2022-22561 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-22561 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-22561 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-22561 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22561?

CVE-2022-22561 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-22561

CWE-307Published: April 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Dell PowerScale OneFS, versions 8.2.x-9.3.0.x, contain an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to compromised accounts.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-22561 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.