How severe is CVE-2022-38658?

CVE-2022-38658 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38658 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38658?

CVE-2022-38658 affects Hcltech Bigfix Server Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38658?

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-2022-38658 published?

CVE-2022-38658 was published on 2022-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38658

CVE-2022-38658 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Bigfix Server Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7. 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-311.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-311
Affected product: Hcltech Bigfix Server Automation
Published: 2022-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

BigFix deployments that have installed the Notification Service on Windows are susceptible to disclosing SMTP BigFix operator's sensitive data in clear text. Operators who use Notification Service related content from BES Support are at risk of leaving their SMTP sensitive data exposed.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38658?: BigFix deployments that have installed the Notification Service on Windows are susceptible to disclosing SMTP BigFix operator's sensitive data in clear text. Operators who use Notification Service related content from BES Support are at risk of leaving their SMTP sensitive data exposed.
How severe is CVE-2022-38658?: CVE-2022-38658 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38658 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38658?: CVE-2022-38658 affects Hcltech Bigfix Server Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38658?: 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-2022-38658 published?: CVE-2022-38658 was published on 2022-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102117

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_server_automation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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