How severe is CVE-2022-38385?

CVE-2022-38385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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-2022-38385 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38385?

CVE-2022-38385 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38385?

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-2022-38385 published?

CVE-2022-38385 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38385

CVE-2022-38385 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cloud Pak For Security with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Cloud Pak For Security
Published: 2022-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.2.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain highly sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 233777.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38385?: IBM Cloud Pak for Security (CP4S) 1.10.0.0 through 1.10.2.0 could allow an authenticated user to obtain highly sensitive information or perform unauthorized actions due to improper input validation. IBM X-Force ID: 233777.
How severe is CVE-2022-38385?: CVE-2022-38385 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, 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-2022-38385 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38385?: CVE-2022-38385 affects Ibm Cloud Pak For Security. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38385?: 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-2022-38385 published?: CVE-2022-38385 was published on 2022-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_security:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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