How severe is CVE-2022-38532?

CVE-2022-38532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38532 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38532?

CVE-2022-38532 affects Msi Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38532?

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-2022-38532 published?

CVE-2022-38532 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38532

CVE-2022-38532 is a high-severity vulnerability in Msi Center with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Msi Center
Published: 2022-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Micro-Star International Co., Ltd MSI Center 1.0.50.0 was discovered to contain a vulnerability in the component C_Features of MSI.CentralServer.exe. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges via running a crafted executable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38532?: Micro-Star International Co., Ltd MSI Center 1.0.50.0 was discovered to contain a vulnerability in the component C_Features of MSI.CentralServer.exe. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate privileges via running a crafted executable.
How severe is CVE-2022-38532?: CVE-2022-38532 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38532 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38532?: CVE-2022-38532 affects Msi Center. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38532?: 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-2022-38532 published?: CVE-2022-38532 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/nam3lum/msi-central_privesc

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:msi:center:1.0.50.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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