How severe is CVE-2022-38179?

CVE-2022-38179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38179 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38179?

CVE-2022-38179 affects Jetbrains Ktor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38179?

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

When was CVE-2022-38179 published?

CVE-2022-38179 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38179

CVE-2022-38179 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Ktor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7. 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-697.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-697
Affected product: Jetbrains Ktor
Published: 2022-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 was vulnerable to the Reflect File Download attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38179?: JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 was vulnerable to the Reflect File Download attack
How severe is CVE-2022-38179?: CVE-2022-38179 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38179 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38179?: CVE-2022-38179 affects Jetbrains Ktor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38179?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38179 published?: CVE-2022-38179 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:jetbrains:ktor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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