Is CVE-2022-34331 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-34331 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-34331 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-34331 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-34331?

CVE-2022-34331 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-34331

CWE-287Published: November 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

After performing a sequence of Power FW950, FW1010 maintenance operations a SRIOV network adapter can be improperly configured leading to desired VEPA configuration being disabled. IBM X-Force ID: 229695.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

IBM PowerVM hypervisor firmware versions FW950 and FW1010 can be improperly configured during maintenance, leading to the disabling of VEPA network configurations. This critical vulnerability could disrupt network traffic and security controls. The high CVSS score reflects the potential for significant operational impact.

There is no known public exploit for this vulnerability, and it is not in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Review maintenance procedures and apply firmware updates or configuration hardening as recommended by IBM.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-34331 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-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.