How severe is CVE-2022-38007?

CVE-2022-38007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38007 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38007?

CVE-2022-38007 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Arc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38007?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-38007 published?

CVE-2022-38007 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38007

CVE-2022-38007 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Arc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Arc
Published: 2022-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Azure Guest Configuration and Azure Arc-enabled servers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38007?: Azure Guest Configuration and Azure Arc-enabled servers Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-38007?: CVE-2022-38007 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38007 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38007?: CVE-2022-38007 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Arc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38007?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-38007 published?: CVE-2022-38007 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_arc:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_guest_configuration:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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