How severe is CVE-2022-38017?

CVE-2022-38017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38017 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38017?

CVE-2022-38017 primarily affects Microsoft Storsimple 8010 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38017?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-38017 published?

CVE-2022-38017 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38017

CVE-2022-38017 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Storsimple 8010 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Storsimple 8010 Firmware
Published: 2022-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

StorSimple 8000 Series Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38017?: StorSimple 8000 Series Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-38017?: CVE-2022-38017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38017 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38017?: CVE-2022-38017 primarily affects Microsoft Storsimple 8010 Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38017?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38017 published?: CVE-2022-38017 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:storsimple_8020_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*