How severe is CVE-2022-38469?

CVE-2022-38469 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38469 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-2022-38469?

CVE-2022-38469 affects Ge Proficy Historian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38469?

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-2022-38469 published?

CVE-2022-38469 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38469

CVE-2022-38469 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ge Proficy Historian with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ge Proficy Historian
Published: 2023-01-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An unauthorized user with network access and the decryption key could decrypt sensitive data, such as usernames and passwords.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38469?: An unauthorized user with network access and the decryption key could decrypt sensitive data, such as usernames and passwords.
How severe is CVE-2022-38469?: CVE-2022-38469 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38469 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-2022-38469?: CVE-2022-38469 affects Ge Proficy Historian. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38469?: 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-2022-38469 published?: CVE-2022-38469 was published on 2023-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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