CVE-2022-38651 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Hyperic Server	5.8.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/alerts/multiple-vulnerabilities-vThird Party Advisory
https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/alerts/multiple-vulnerabilities-vThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38651?

CVE-2022-38651 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2022-38651?

CVE-2022-38651 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38651?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Hyperic Server.