CVE-2022-31767
CWE-78Published: June 24, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
IBM CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system by sending a specially crafted request. IBM X-Force ID: 227980.
Risk Analysis
IBM CICS TX is vulnerable to remote command execution via specially crafted requests. Given the critical CVSS score of 9.8, this flaw poses a severe risk as it allows unauthenticated attackers to gain full control over the system.
There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.
Apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for CICS TX Standard and Advanced 11.1.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-31767 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.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-31767 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts