MEDIUM
CVE-2022-46300
CWE-611Published: March 21, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Versions of VISAM VBASE Automation Base prior to 11.7.5 may disclose information if a valid user opens a specially crafted file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2022-46300 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
visam1 product(s)
vbase automation base
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-080-05Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-080-05Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2022-46300
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-611
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 21, 2023
Related CVEs (CWE-611)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2022-46300 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.