How severe is CVE-2022-38599?

CVE-2022-38599 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38599 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38599?

CVE-2022-38599 primarily affects Goteleport Teleport. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38599?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-38599 published?

CVE-2022-38599 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

CVE-2022-38599

CVE-2022-38599 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Goteleport Teleport 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Goteleport Teleport
Published: 2022-12-08
Last modified: 2026-07-05

Description

Teleport v3.2.2, Teleport v3.5.6-rc6, and Teleport v3.6.3-b2 was discovered to contain an information leak via the /user/get-role-list web interface.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38599?: Teleport v3.2.2, Teleport v3.5.6-rc6, and Teleport v3.6.3-b2 was discovered to contain an information leak via the /user/get-role-list web interface.
How severe is CVE-2022-38599?: CVE-2022-38599 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38599 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38599?: CVE-2022-38599 primarily affects Goteleport Teleport. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38599?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38599 published?: CVE-2022-38599 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-07-05.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:goteleport:teleport:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:goteleport:teleport:3.5.6:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:goteleport:teleport:3.6.3:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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