How severe is CVE-2022-38577?

CVE-2022-38577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38577 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38577?

CVE-2022-38577 affects Processmaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38577?

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-2022-38577 published?

CVE-2022-38577 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-38577

CVE-2022-38577 is a high-severity vulnerability in Processmaker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-281.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-281
Affected product: Processmaker
Published: 2022-09-19
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

ProcessMaker before v3.5.4 was discovered to contain insecure permissions in the user profile page. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate normal users to Administrators.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38577?: ProcessMaker before v3.5.4 was discovered to contain insecure permissions in the user profile page. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate normal users to Administrators.
How severe is CVE-2022-38577?: CVE-2022-38577 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38577 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38577?: CVE-2022-38577 affects Processmaker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38577?: 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-2022-38577 published?: CVE-2022-38577 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:processmaker:processmaker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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