CVE-2022-43870 IBM Spectrum Virtualize information disclosure

Medium 6.5 Published 22 Feb 2023 Updated 11 Mar 2025

An authenticated user can access SNMPv3 server credentials exposed in log files of IBM Spectrum Virtualize.

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

What is CVE-2022-43870?

CVE-2022-43870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Spectrum Virtualize, published on 22 Feb 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Spectrum Virtualize 8.3, 8.4, and 8.5 could disclose SNMPv3 server credentials to an authenticated user in log files. IBM X-Force ID: 239540.

Weakness: CWE-532

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-43870?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Spectrum Virtualize.

How do I fix CVE-2022-43870?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-43870 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-43870 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-43870 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h8r2-7g59-cc4p.