How severe is CVE-2022-38368?

CVE-2022-38368 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-2022-38368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38368?

CVE-2022-38368 affects Aviatrix Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38368?

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-2022-38368 published?

CVE-2022-38368 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38368

CVE-2022-38368 is a high-severity vulnerability in Aviatrix Gateway 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Aviatrix Gateway
Published: 2022-08-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Gateway before 6.6.5712 and 6.7.x before 6.7.1376. Because Gateway API functions mishandle authentication, an authenticated VPN user can inject arbitrary commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38368?: An issue was discovered in Aviatrix Gateway before 6.6.5712 and 6.7.x before 6.7.1376. Because Gateway API functions mishandle authentication, an authenticated VPN user can inject arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2022-38368?: CVE-2022-38368 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-2022-38368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38368?: CVE-2022-38368 affects Aviatrix Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38368?: 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-2022-38368 published?: CVE-2022-38368 was published on 2022-08-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://docs.aviatrix.com/HowTos/PSIRT_Advisories.html#aviatrix-controller-and-gateways-unauthorized-access

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aviatrix:gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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