How severe is CVE-2022-38659?

CVE-2022-38659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38659 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38659?

CVE-2022-38659 affects Hcltech Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38659?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-38659 published?

CVE-2022-38659 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38659

CVE-2022-38659 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltech Bigfix Platform with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0. 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-326.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-326
Affected product: Hcltech Bigfix Platform
Published: 2022-12-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In specific scenarios, on Windows the operator credentials may be encrypted in a manner that is not completely machine-dependent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38659?: In specific scenarios, on Windows the operator credentials may be encrypted in a manner that is not completely machine-dependent.
How severe is CVE-2022-38659?: CVE-2022-38659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38659 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38659?: CVE-2022-38659 affects Hcltech Bigfix Platform. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38659?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38659 published?: CVE-2022-38659 was published on 2022-12-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0102049

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hcltech:bigfix_platform:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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