HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2022-38168
CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38168

CWE-306Published: November 3, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Broken Access Control in User Authentication in Avaya Scopia Pathfinder 10 and 20 PTS version 8.3.7.0.4 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass the login page, access sensitive information, and reset user passwords via URL modification.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38168 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), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

avaya4 product(s)
scopia pathfinder 10 pts firmwarescopia pathfinder 10 ptsscopia pathfinder 20 pts firmwarescopia pathfinder 20 pts
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://medium.com/%40rob_nes/avaya-scopia-pathfinder-broken-access-control-ac792e995bae
ADVISORYhttps://medium.com/%40rob_nes/avaya-scopia-pathfinder-broken-access-control-ac792e995bae

All References (2)

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https://medium.com/%40rob_nes/avaya-scopia-pathfinder-broken-access-control-ac792e995baeExploit · Third Party Advisory
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https://medium.com/%40rob_nes/avaya-scopia-pathfinder-broken-access-control-ac792e995baeExploit · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2022-38168
CVSS Score9.1 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-306
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 3, 2022

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2022-38168 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.
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