Is CVE-2022-38129 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38129 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38129 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38129 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38129?

CVE-2022-38129 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38129

CWE-22Published: August 10, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A path traversal vulnerability exists in the com.keysight.tentacle.licensing.LicenseManager.addLicenseFile() method in the Keysight Sensor Management Server (SMS). This allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to upload arbitrary files to the SMS host.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A path traversal vulnerability in the Keysight Sensor Management Server allows unauthenticated remote attackers to upload arbitrary files. This critical flaw poses a significant risk to the integrity and availability of the server.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to a version of the Sensor Management Server that addresses this path traversal flaw.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38129 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.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.