Is CVE-2022-38138 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38138 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38138 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38138 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38138?

CVE-2022-38138 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-38138

CWE-824Published: October 11, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The Triangle Microworks IEC 61850 Library (Any client or server using the C language library with a version number of 11.2.0 or earlier and any client or server using the C++, C#, or Java language library with a version number of 5.0.1 or earlier) and 60870-6 (ICCP/TASE.2) Library (Any client or server using a C++ language library with a version number of 4.4.3 or earlier) are vulnerable to access given to a small number of uninitialized pointers within their code. This could allow an attacker to target any client or server using the affected libraries to cause a denial-of-service condition.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38138 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 availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.