How severe is CVE-2022-38712?

CVE-2022-38712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38712?

CVE-2022-38712 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38712?

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

When was CVE-2022-38712 published?

CVE-2022-38712 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38712

CVE-2022-38712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-290.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-290
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2022-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

"IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Web services could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to conduct SOAPAction spoofing to execute unwanted or unauthorized operations. IBM X-Force ID: 234762."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38712?: "IBM WebSphere Application Server 7.0, 8.0, 8.5, and 9.0 Web services could allow a man-in-the-middle attacker to conduct SOAPAction spoofing to execute unwanted or unauthorized operations. IBM X-Force ID: 234762."
How severe is CVE-2022-38712?: CVE-2022-38712 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38712?: CVE-2022-38712 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38712 published?: CVE-2022-38712 was published on 2022-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6829907

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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