How severe is CVE-2022-38734?

CVE-2022-38734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38734 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38734?

CVE-2022-38734 affects Netapp Storagegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38734?

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-2022-38734 published?

CVE-2022-38734 was published on 2023-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38734

CVE-2022-38734 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netapp Storagegrid with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-400.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Netapp Storagegrid
Published: 2023-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

StorageGRID (formerly StorageGRID Webscale) versions prior to 11.6.0.8 are susceptible to a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability. A successful exploit could lead to to a crash of the Local Distribution Router (LDR) service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38734?: StorageGRID (formerly StorageGRID Webscale) versions prior to 11.6.0.8 are susceptible to a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability. A successful exploit could lead to to a crash of the Local Distribution Router (LDR) service.
How severe is CVE-2022-38734?: CVE-2022-38734 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38734 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38734?: CVE-2022-38734 affects Netapp Storagegrid. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38734?: 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-2022-38734 published?: CVE-2022-38734 was published on 2023-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230228-0001/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netapp:storagegrid:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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