CVE-2022-38582
CVE-2022-38582 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Watchdog Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-787.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Watchdog Anti-virus
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Incorrect access control in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 allows attackers to write arbitrary files.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-38582?
- Incorrect access control in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 allows attackers to write arbitrary files.
- How severe is CVE-2022-38582?
- CVE-2022-38582 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-38582 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-38582?
- CVE-2022-38582 affects Watchdog Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-38582?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-38582 published?
- CVE-2022-38582 was published on 2022-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:watchdog:anti-virus:1.4.158:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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