How severe is CVE-2022-38652?

CVE-2022-38652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38652 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-2022-38652?

CVE-2022-38652 affects Vmware Hyperic Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38652?

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-2022-38652 published?

CVE-2022-38652 was published on 2022-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38652

CVE-2022-38652 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Hyperic Agent with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-502.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (51st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-502
Affected product: Vmware Hyperic Agent
Published: 2022-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A remote insecure deserialization vulnerability exixsts in VMWare Hyperic Agent 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious authenticated user to run arbitrary code or malware within a Hyperic Agent instance and its host operating system with the privileges of the Hyperic Agent process (often SYSTEM on Windows platforms). NOTE: prior exploitation of CVE-2022-38650 results in the disclosure of the authentication material required to exploit this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38652?: A remote insecure deserialization vulnerability exixsts in VMWare Hyperic Agent 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious authenticated user to run arbitrary code or malware within a Hyperic Agent instance and its host operating system with the privileges of the Hyperic Agent process (often SYSTEM on Windows platforms). NOTE: prior exploitation of CVE-2022-38650 results in the disclosure of the authentication material required to exploit this vulnerability. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.
How severe is CVE-2022-38652?: CVE-2022-38652 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38652 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-2022-38652?: CVE-2022-38652 affects Vmware Hyperic Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38652?: 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-2022-38652 published?: CVE-2022-38652 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_agent:5.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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