CVE-2022-22425 Code injection in IBM InfoSphere Information Server

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Nov 2022 Updated 5 May 2025

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via CSV injection in IBM InfoSphere Information Server due to improper input validation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-22425?

CVE-2022-22425 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 3 Nov 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7 is potentially vulnerable to CSV Injection. A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by improper validation of csv file contents. IBM X-Force ID: 223598."

Weakness: CWE-1236

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-22425?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22425?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-22425 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2022-22425 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-22425 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5qw-hp88-696m.