How severe is CVE-2022-38661?

CVE-2022-38661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38661 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38661?

CVE-2022-38661 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Workload Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38661?

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

When was CVE-2022-38661 published?

CVE-2022-38661 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38661

CVE-2022-38661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hcltechsw Hcl Workload Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hcltechsw Hcl Workload Automation
Published: 2022-12-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HCL Workload Automation could allow a local user to overwrite key system files which would cause the system to crash.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38661?: HCL Workload Automation could allow a local user to overwrite key system files which would cause the system to crash.
How severe is CVE-2022-38661?: CVE-2022-38661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38661 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38661?: CVE-2022-38661 affects Hcltechsw Hcl Workload Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38661?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38661 published?: CVE-2022-38661 was published on 2022-12-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.hcltechsw.com/csm?id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0100939

Affected products (1)

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