CVE-2022-22447
Official description Straight from the sourceThe vendor's or NVD's own wording, published unedited. Authoritative, but often terse — it says what broke, rarely what to do.
NVD · uneditedIBM Disconnected Log Collector 1.0 through 1.8.2 is vulnerable to potential security misconfigurations that could disclose unintended information. IBM X-Force ID: 224648.
Technical summary Written by usOur analysis, written from the advisory, the CVSS vector and the affected-version data. It adds context the advisory leaves out, and never invents facts that are not in the source.
dbcve analysis · moderate confidenceIBM Disconnected Log Collector versions 1.0 through 1.8.2 contains security misconfigurations that allow unintended information disclosure. The vulnerability appears related to improper configuration of access controls, authentication settings, or sensitive data handling within the log collection system. An unauthenticated remote attacker could potentially exploit these misconfigurations to gain access to sensitive log data or system information.
Verify against the referenced sources before acting — the references below are authoritative for this CVE, this summary is not.
Affected products & versions What the vendor confirmedThe version ranges the vendor confirmed as vulnerable. If your version sits inside a range here, treat yourself as exposed until you have upgraded.
NVD · CPE data>= 1.0, < 1.8.3CVSS breakdown How the score is builtThe industry scoring standard. It rates how the flaw is reached, what it takes to exploit, and what an attacker gains — the score is derived from those, not the other way round.
From the vector- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Privileges
- None
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Am I affected? How to checkSteps we derive from the advisory and the affected-version data, so you can decide whether this CVE reaches your setup. They are a guide, not a scan — your own configuration is the authority.
dbcve checksWork through these to decide whether this CVE applies to you.
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Identify installed IBM Disconnected Log Collector versionLocate and inspect the product version information using the system's package manager, installation logs, or product documentation. Common methods include checking the about section in the web interface, running a version command if available, or reviewing installation metadata.Affected if The installed version is 1.0 through 1.8.2 (any version before 1.8.3)
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Review access control configuration settingsInspect the access control configuration files or settings panel for the log collection system. Look for permissions related to who can access log data, system interfaces, and administrative functions.Affected if Unauthenticated access is permitted, or overly permissive access controls allow unauthorized users to view sensitive log data
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Verify authentication settings are enforcedCheck that authentication is required for all remote access points and system interfaces. Review settings for any bypass mechanisms or default credentials that may be active.Affected if Authentication is disabled, weakened, or can be bypassed for remote access
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Examine sensitive data handling configurationReview how log data is stored, transmitted, and accessed. Check if sensitive information in logs is encrypted, redacted, or properly protected from unauthorized viewing.Affected if Sensitive log data is exposed without proper protection or access restrictions
A user is affected if their IBM Disconnected Log Collector installation is version 1.0 through 1.8.2 and has permissive access controls, weak authentication, or exposed sensitive data.
Generated from the published advisory. Verify against your own configuration.
Remediation Closing itWhat it takes to close this. Where a vendor fix exists we point at it; where none exists we say so plainly, and can build one. Effort estimates are scoped from the advisory, not from your codebase.
dbcve · scoped1.8.3
Upgrade to IBM Disconnected Log Collector version 1.8.3 or later, and review IBM's security documentation for recommended configuration settings to ensure proper access controls and data protection are in place.
1.8.3 or later
- Identify the current installed version of IBM Disconnected Log Collector
- Plan and schedule an upgrade window
- Upgrade IBM Disconnected Log Collector to version 1.8.3 or later
- After upgrade, verify the installation was successful
- Test that the application functions normally post-upgrade
- Confirm the vulnerability is resolved by checking the new version
Generated from the published advisory — verify against the referenced sources before acting.
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References Go to the primary sourcePrimary sources — vendor advisories, patches and trackers. Where our summary and a reference disagree, the reference wins.
Primary sourcesPractitioner notes
ContributedPeer-ranked notes from engineers who’ve handled CVE-2022-22447 in production — separate from our analysis above.
The advisory tells you what broke. It rarely tells you what actually worked. If you’ve dealt with this one, that detail is what the next engineer is searching for.
- The version that genuinely resolved it — not the one the vendor claimed
- A config change or rule that shut the vector down
- A gotcha in the upgrade path that cost you an afternoon
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