How severe is CVE-2022-38156?

CVE-2022-38156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38156 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38156?

CVE-2022-38156 affects Kratosdefense Spectralnet Narrowband Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38156?

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-2022-38156 published?

CVE-2022-38156 was published on 2023-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38156

CVE-2022-38156 is a high-severity vulnerability in Kratosdefense Spectralnet Narrowband Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-77.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-77
Affected product: Kratosdefense Spectralnet Narrowband Firmware
Published: 2023-06-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote command injection issues exists in the web server of the Kratos SpectralNet device with SpectralNet Narrowband (NB) before 1.7.5. As an admin user, an attacker can send a crafted password in order to execute Linux commands as the root user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38156?: A remote command injection issues exists in the web server of the Kratos SpectralNet device with SpectralNet Narrowband (NB) before 1.7.5. As an admin user, an attacker can send a crafted password in order to execute Linux commands as the root user.
How severe is CVE-2022-38156?: CVE-2022-38156 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38156 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38156?: CVE-2022-38156 affects Kratosdefense Spectralnet Narrowband Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38156?: 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-2022-38156 published?: CVE-2022-38156 was published on 2023-06-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.kratosdefense.com/-/media/k/pdf/s/sy/os-011-spectralnet-narrowband.pdf

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:kratosdefense:spectralnet_narrowband_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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