CVE-2022-38298
CVE-2022-38298 is a high-severity vulnerability in Appsmith with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-918.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-918
- Affected product: Appsmith
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Appsmith v1.7.11 was discovered to allow attackers to execute an authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via redirecting incoming requests to the AWS internal metadata endpoint.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38298?
- Appsmith v1.7.11 was discovered to allow attackers to execute an authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via redirecting incoming requests to the AWS internal metadata endpoint.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38298?
- CVE-2022-38298 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38298 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-2022-38298?
- CVE-2022-38298 affects Appsmith. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38298?
- 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-2022-38298 published?
- CVE-2022-38298 was published on 2022-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:appsmith:appsmith:1.7.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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