How severe is CVE-2022-38342?

CVE-2022-38342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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 low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38342 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38342?

CVE-2022-38342 affects Safe Fme Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38342?

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-2022-38342 published?

CVE-2022-38342 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38342

CVE-2022-38342 is a high-severity vulnerability in Safe Fme Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Safe Fme Server
Published: 2022-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Safe Software FME Server v2021.2.5, v2022.0.0.2 and below was discovered to contain a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability which allows authenticated attackers to perform data exfiltration or Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38342?: Safe Software FME Server v2021.2.5, v2022.0.0.2 and below was discovered to contain a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability which allows authenticated attackers to perform data exfiltration or Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attacks.
How severe is CVE-2022-38342?: CVE-2022-38342 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, 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 low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38342 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38342?: CVE-2022-38342 affects Safe Fme Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38342?: 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-2022-38342 published?: CVE-2022-38342 was published on 2022-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:safe:fme_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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