CVE-2022-2238

CVE-2022-2238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.

Key facts

Description

A vulnerability was found in the search-api container in Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes when a query in the search filter gets parsed by the backend. This flaw allows an attacker to craft specific strings containing special characters that lead to crashing the pod and affects system availability while restarting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-2238?
A vulnerability was found in the search-api container in Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes when a query in the search filter gets parsed by the backend. This flaw allows an attacker to craft specific strings containing special characters that lead to crashing the pod and affects system availability while restarting.
How severe is CVE-2022-2238?
CVE-2022-2238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-2238 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-2238?
CVE-2022-2238 affects Redhat Advanced Cluster Management For Kubernetes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-2238?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-2238 published?
CVE-2022-2238 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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