How severe is CVE-2022-38106?

CVE-2022-38106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38106 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38106?

CVE-2022-38106 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38106?

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

When was CVE-2022-38106 published?

CVE-2022-38106 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38106

CVE-2022-38106 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Serv-u with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Solarwinds Serv-u
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability happens in the web client versions 15.3.0 to Serv-U 15.3.1. This vulnerability affects the directory creation function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38106?: This vulnerability happens in the web client versions 15.3.0 to Serv-U 15.3.1. This vulnerability affects the directory creation function.
How severe is CVE-2022-38106?: CVE-2022-38106 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38106 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38106?: CVE-2022-38106 primarily affects Solarwinds Serv-u. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38106?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38106 published?: CVE-2022-38106 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u:15.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:serv-u:15.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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