CVE-2022-38493
CVE-2022-38493 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rhonabwy Project Rhonabwy 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-327.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-327
- Affected product: Rhonabwy Project Rhonabwy
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Rhonabwy 0.9.99 through 1.1.x before 1.1.7 doesn't check the RSA private key length before RSA-OAEP decryption. This allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service via a crafted JWE (JSON Web Encryption) token.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38493?
- Rhonabwy 0.9.99 through 1.1.x before 1.1.7 doesn't check the RSA private key length before RSA-OAEP decryption. This allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service via a crafted JWE (JSON Web Encryption) token.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38493?
- CVE-2022-38493 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 none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38493 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38493?
- CVE-2022-38493 affects Rhonabwy Project Rhonabwy. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38493?
- 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-2022-38493 published?
- CVE-2022-38493 was published on 2022-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:rhonabwy_project:rhonabwy:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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