How severe is CVE-2022-38656?

CVE-2022-38656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38656?

CVE-2022-38656 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Commerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38656?

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-2022-38656 published?

CVE-2022-38656 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38656

CVE-2022-38656 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Commerce with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Commerce
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Commerce, when using Elasticsearch, can allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service attack on the site and make administrative changes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38656?: HCL Commerce, when using Elasticsearch, can allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service attack on the site and make administrative changes.
How severe is CVE-2022-38656?: CVE-2022-38656 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38656?: CVE-2022-38656 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Commerce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38656?: 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-2022-38656 published?: CVE-2022-38656 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0101265

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltechsw:hcl_commerce:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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