How severe is CVE-2022-38112?

CVE-2022-38112 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38112 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38112?

CVE-2022-38112 affects Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38112?

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-2022-38112 published?

CVE-2022-38112 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38112

CVE-2022-38112 is a high-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-312.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-312
Affected product: Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer
Published: 2023-01-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In DPA 2022.4 and older releases, generated heap memory dumps contain sensitive information in cleartext.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38112?: In DPA 2022.4 and older releases, generated heap memory dumps contain sensitive information in cleartext.
How severe is CVE-2022-38112?: CVE-2022-38112 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38112 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38112?: CVE-2022-38112 affects Solarwinds Database Performance Analyzer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38112?: 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-2022-38112 published?: CVE-2022-38112 was published on 2023-01-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:database_performance_analyzer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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