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

CVE-2022-38651 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Hyperic Server CVE-2022-38651

CRITICAL

Missing Authorization (CWE-862)

2022-11-12 cve@mitre.org

Authentication Bypass VMware Hyperic Server

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 12, 2022 - 05:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

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.

AnalysisAI

A security filter misconfiguration exists in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Missing Authorization (CWE-862), which allows attackers to access resources or perform actions without proper authorization checks. 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. Affected products include: Vmware Hyperic Server.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Implement role-based access control, validate authorization on every request server-side, apply principle of least privilege.