How severe is CVE-2022-38114?

CVE-2022-38114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38114 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38114?

CVE-2022-38114 affects Solarwinds Security Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38114?

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

When was CVE-2022-38114 published?

CVE-2022-38114 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38114

CVE-2022-38114 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Solarwinds Security Event Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Solarwinds Security Event Manager
Published: 2022-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

This vulnerability occurs when a web server fails to correctly process the Content-Length of POST requests. This can lead to HTTP request smuggling or XSS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38114?: This vulnerability occurs when a web server fails to correctly process the Content-Length of POST requests. This can lead to HTTP request smuggling or XSS.
How severe is CVE-2022-38114?: CVE-2022-38114 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38114 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38114?: CVE-2022-38114 affects Solarwinds Security Event Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38114?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38114 published?: CVE-2022-38114 was published on 2022-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solarwinds:security_event_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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