CVE-2022-38130
CVE-2022-38130 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Keysight Sensor Management Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 53% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 53% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Keysight Sensor Management Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The com.keysight.tentacle.config.ResourceManager.smsRestoreDatabaseZip() method is used to restore the HSQLDB database used in SMS. It takes the path of the zipped database file as the single parameter. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can specify an UNC path for the database file (i.e., \\<attacker-host>\sms\<attacker-db.zip>), effectively controlling the content of the database to be restored.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38130?
- The com.keysight.tentacle.config.ResourceManager.smsRestoreDatabaseZip() method is used to restore the HSQLDB database used in SMS. It takes the path of the zipped database file as the single parameter. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can specify an UNC path for the database file (i.e., \\<attacker-host>\sms\<attacker-db.zip>), effectively controlling the content of the database to be restored.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38130?
- CVE-2022-38130 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38130 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 53% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38130?
- CVE-2022-38130 affects Keysight Sensor Management Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38130?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-38130 published?
- CVE-2022-38130 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:keysight:sensor_management_server:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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