HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-23238
MEDIUM

CVE-2022-23238

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

6.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Linux deployments of StorageGRID (formerly StorageGRID Webscale) versions 11.6.0 through 11.6.0.2 deployed with a Linux kernel version less than 4.7.0 are susceptible to a vulnerability which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to view limited metrics information and modify alert email recipients and content.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-23238 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.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Canonical1 product(s)
ubuntu linux
CentOS1 product(s)
centos
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
netapp1 product(s)
storagegrid
Red Hat1 product(s)
enterprise linux server
Source: NVD CPE · 5 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)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-23238
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 10, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2022-23238 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.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.