How severe is CVE-2022-38611?

CVE-2022-38611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38611 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38611?

CVE-2022-38611 affects Watchdog Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38611?

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-2022-38611 published?

CVE-2022-38611 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38611

CVE-2022-38611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Watchdog Anti-virus with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Watchdog Anti-virus
Published: 2022-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Incorrect access control in Watchdog Anti-Virus v1.4.158 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38611?: Incorrect access control in Watchdog Anti-Virus v1.4.158 allows attackers to perform a DLL hijacking attack and execute arbitrary code via a crafted binary.
How severe is CVE-2022-38611?: CVE-2022-38611 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38611 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38611?: CVE-2022-38611 affects Watchdog Anti-virus. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38611?: 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-2022-38611 published?: CVE-2022-38611 was published on 2022-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://gist.github.com/dru1d-foofus/835423de77c3522d53b9e7bdf5a28dfe

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:watchdog:anti-virus:1.4.158:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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