How severe is CVE-2022-38458?

CVE-2022-38458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38458 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-2022-38458?

CVE-2022-38458 affects Netgear Rbs750 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38458?

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

When was CVE-2022-38458 published?

CVE-2022-38458 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38458

CVE-2022-38458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netgear Rbs750 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Netgear Rbs750 Firmware
Published: 2023-03-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A cleartext transmission vulnerability exists in the Remote Management functionality of Netgear Orbi Router RBR750 4.6.8.5. A specially-crafted man-in-the-middle attack can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38458?: A cleartext transmission vulnerability exists in the Remote Management functionality of Netgear Orbi Router RBR750 4.6.8.5. A specially-crafted man-in-the-middle attack can lead to a disclosure of sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2022-38458?: CVE-2022-38458 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38458 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-2022-38458?: CVE-2022-38458 affects Netgear Rbs750 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38458?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38458 published?: CVE-2022-38458 was published on 2023-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:netgear:rbs750_firmware:4.6.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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