How severe is CVE-2022-38220?

CVE-2022-38220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38220 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38220?

CVE-2022-38220 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38220?

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

When was CVE-2022-38220 published?

CVE-2022-38220 was published on 2023-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38220

CVE-2022-38220 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance
Published: 2023-03-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An XSS vulnerability exists within Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) through 12.1 that may allow remote injection of arbitrary web script or HTML.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38220?: An XSS vulnerability exists within Quest KACE Systems Management Appliance (SMA) through 12.1 that may allow remote injection of arbitrary web script or HTML.
How severe is CVE-2022-38220?: CVE-2022-38220 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38220 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38220?: CVE-2022-38220 affects Quest Kace Systems Management Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38220?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38220 published?: CVE-2022-38220 was published on 2023-03-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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