CVE-2022-38545
CVE-2022-38545 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Valine.js Valine with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 33% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 33% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Valine.js Valine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Valine v1.4.18 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted POST request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38545?
- Valine v1.4.18 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted POST request.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38545?
- CVE-2022-38545 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.6, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2022-38545 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 33% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38545?
- CVE-2022-38545 affects Valine.js Valine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38545?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-38545 published?
- CVE-2022-38545 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:valine.js:valine:1.4.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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