Is CVE-2022-38651 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38651 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38651 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38651 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38651?

CVE-2022-38651 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38651

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 12, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A security filter misconfiguration exists in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious party to bypass some authentication requirements when issuing requests to Hyperic Server. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

A security filter misconfiguration in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6 allows attackers to bypass authentication requirements. This critical flaw enables unauthorized access to the server, potentially leading to full system compromise. The high CVSS score reflects the danger of unauthenticated remote access.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not included in the CISA KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

As this product is no longer supported, users should migrate to a supported version or alternative software.

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-2022-38651 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.