How severe is CVE-2022-38604?

CVE-2022-38604 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38604 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38604?

CVE-2022-38604 primarily affects Wacom Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38604?

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-2022-38604 published?

CVE-2022-38604 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38604

CVE-2022-38604 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wacom Driver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Wacom Driver
Published: 2023-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Wacom Driver 6.3.46-1 for Windows and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38604?: Wacom Driver 6.3.46-1 for Windows and lower was discovered to contain an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-38604?: CVE-2022-38604 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38604 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38604?: CVE-2022-38604 primarily affects Wacom Driver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38604?: 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-2022-38604 published?: CVE-2022-38604 was published on 2023-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:wacom:driver:6.3.45-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wacom:driver:6.3.46-1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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