Is CVE-2022-38221 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38221 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38221 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38221 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38221?

CVE-2022-38221 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38221

CWE-120Published: August 15, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A buffer overflow in the FTcpListener thread in The Isle Evrima (the dedicated server on Windows and Linux) 0.9.88.07 before 2022-08-12 allows a remote attacker to crash any server with an accessible RCON port, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A buffer overflow vulnerability in The Isle Evrima dedicated server allows remote attackers to crash the server or potentially execute arbitrary code. Given the 9.8 CVSS score, this represents a significant risk to server availability and integrity.

There is no known public exploit, and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable via the RCON port.

Recommended Action

Administrators should update The Isle Evrima dedicated server to the latest version released after 2022-08-12.

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-2022-38221 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.