Is CVE-2022-38459 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38459 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38459 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38459 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38459?

CVE-2022-38459 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2022-38459

CWE-120Published: January 26, 2023· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the httpd downfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2022-38459 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

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 8.8.