How severe is CVE-2022-38180?

CVE-2022-38180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38180 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38180?

CVE-2022-38180 affects Jetbrains Ktor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38180?

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

When was CVE-2022-38180 published?

CVE-2022-38180 was published on 2022-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38180

CVE-2022-38180 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Jetbrains Ktor with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Jetbrains Ktor
Published: 2022-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 the wrong authentication provider could be selected in some cases

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38180?: In JetBrains Ktor before 2.1.0 the wrong authentication provider could be selected in some cases
How severe is CVE-2022-38180?: CVE-2022-38180 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38180 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38180?: CVE-2022-38180 affects Jetbrains Ktor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38180?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38180 published?: CVE-2022-38180 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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