How severe is CVE-2022-38745?

CVE-2022-38745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38745?

CVE-2022-38745 affects Apache Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38745?

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-2022-38745 published?

CVE-2022-38745 was published on 2023-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38745

CVE-2022-38745 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Openoffice with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Apache Openoffice
Published: 2023-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.14 may be configured to add an empty entry to the Java class path. This may lead to run arbitrary Java code from the current directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38745?: Apache OpenOffice versions before 4.1.14 may be configured to add an empty entry to the Java class path. This may lead to run arbitrary Java code from the current directory.
How severe is CVE-2022-38745?: CVE-2022-38745 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38745?: CVE-2022-38745 affects Apache Openoffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38745?: 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-2022-38745 published?: CVE-2022-38745 was published on 2023-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:openoffice:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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