Is CVE-2022-28623 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-28623 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-28623 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-28623 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-28623?

CVE-2022-28623 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-28623

CWE-89Published: July 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Security vulnerabilities in HPE IceWall SSO 10.0 certd could be exploited remotely to allow SQL injection or unauthorized data injection. HPE has provided the following updated modules to resolve these vulnerabilities. HPE IceWall SSO version 10.0 certd library Patch 9 for RHEL and HPE IceWall SSO version 10.0 certd library Patch 9 for HP-UX.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-28623 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-89): SQL injection vulnerabilities allow attackers to manipulate database queries, potentially exposing or modifying sensitive data.