Is CVE-2022-38394 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38394 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38394 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38394 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38394?

CVE-2022-38394 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38394

CWE-798Published: September 8, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use of hard-coded credentials for the telnet server of CentreCOM AR260S V2 firmware versions prior to Ver.3.3.7 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute an arbitrary OS command.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Allied Telesis CentreCOM AR260S V2 firmware contains hard-coded credentials for the telnet server. This allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands.

No public exploit is known and it is not in the CISA KEV. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Upgrade to firmware version 3.3.7 or higher and disable telnet in favor of secure management protocols.

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-2022-38394 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.