How severe is CVE-2022-38715?

CVE-2022-38715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38715 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38715?

CVE-2022-38715 affects Siretta Quartz-gold Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38715?

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-2022-38715 published?

CVE-2022-38715 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38715

CVE-2022-38715 is a high-severity vulnerability in Siretta Quartz-gold Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-489.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-489
Affected product: Siretta Quartz-gold Firmware
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A leftover debug code vulnerability exists in the httpd shell.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38715?: A leftover debug code vulnerability exists in the httpd shell.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to remote code execution. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2022-38715?: CVE-2022-38715 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38715 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38715?: CVE-2022-38715 affects Siretta Quartz-gold Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38715?: 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-2022-38715 published?: CVE-2022-38715 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:siretta:quartz-gold_firmware:g5.0.1.5-210720-141020:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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