How severe is CVE-2022-38651?

CVE-2022-38651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38651 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38651?

CVE-2022-38651 affects Vmware Hyperic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38651?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-38651 published?

CVE-2022-38651 was published on 2022-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38651

CVE-2022-38651 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Hyperic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Vmware Hyperic Server
Published: 2022-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A security filter misconfiguration exists in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious party to bypass some authentication requirements when issuing requests to Hyperic Server. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38651?: A security filter misconfiguration exists in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious party to bypass some authentication requirements when issuing requests to Hyperic Server. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2022-38651?: CVE-2022-38651 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38651 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (51st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38651?: CVE-2022-38651 affects Vmware Hyperic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38651?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-38651 published?: CVE-2022-38651 was published on 2022-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cyber.gov.au/acsc/view-all-content/alerts/multiple-vulnerabilities-vmware-vrealize-hyperic-monitoring-and-performance-management-product

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:hyperic_server:5.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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