How severe is CVE-2022-38756?

CVE-2022-38756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38756?

CVE-2022-38756 affects Microfocus Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38756?

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

When was CVE-2022-38756 published?

CVE-2022-38756 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38756

CVE-2022-38756 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microfocus Groupwise with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Microfocus Groupwise
Published: 2022-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus GroupWise Web in versions prior to 18.4.2. The GW Web component makes a request to the Post Office Agent that contains sensitive information in the query parameters that could be logged by any intervening HTTP proxies.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38756?: A vulnerability has been identified in Micro Focus GroupWise Web in versions prior to 18.4.2. The GW Web component makes a request to the Post Office Agent that contains sensitive information in the query parameters that could be logged by any intervening HTTP proxies.
How severe is CVE-2022-38756?: CVE-2022-38756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38756?: CVE-2022-38756 affects Microfocus Groupwise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38756 published?: CVE-2022-38756 was published on 2022-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microfocus:groupwise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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