Is CVE-2022-38916 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2022-38916 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2022-38916 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2022-38916 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-38916?

CVE-2022-38916 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2022-38916

CWE-434Published: September 20, 2022· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A file upload vulnerability exists in the storage feature of pagekit 1.0.18, which allows an attacker to upload malicious files

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

Pagekit contains a file upload vulnerability that allows attackers to upload malicious files to the storage feature. The CVSS score of 9.8 indicates this is a critical, remotely exploitable issue.

No public exploit is known for this vulnerability, and it is not included in the CISA KEV catalog.

Recommended Action

Restrict file upload permissions and update Pagekit to a version that secures the storage feature.

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-2022-38916 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.