How severe is CVE-2022-38168?

CVE-2022-38168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.

Is CVE-2022-38168 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38168?

CVE-2022-38168 primarily affects Avaya Scopia Pathfinder 10 Pts Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38168?

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-2022-38168 published?

CVE-2022-38168 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38168

CVE-2022-38168 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Avaya Scopia Pathfinder 10 Pts Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Avaya Scopia Pathfinder 10 Pts Firmware
Published: 2022-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Broken Access Control in User Authentication in Avaya Scopia Pathfinder 10 and 20 PTS version 8.3.7.0.4 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass the login page, access sensitive information, and reset user passwords via URL modification.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38168?: Broken Access Control in User Authentication in Avaya Scopia Pathfinder 10 and 20 PTS version 8.3.7.0.4 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to bypass the login page, access sensitive information, and reset user passwords via URL modification.
How severe is CVE-2022-38168?: CVE-2022-38168 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, 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 none.
Is CVE-2022-38168 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38168?: CVE-2022-38168 primarily affects Avaya Scopia Pathfinder 10 Pts Firmware. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38168?: 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-2022-38168 published?: CVE-2022-38168 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://medium.com/%40rob_nes/avaya-scopia-pathfinder-broken-access-control-ac792e995bae

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:avaya:scopia_pathfinder_10_pts_firmware:8.3.7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:avaya:scopia_pathfinder_20_pts_firmware:8.3.7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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