How severe is CVE-2022-38758?

CVE-2022-38758 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-38758 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38758?

CVE-2022-38758 affects Netiq Imanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38758?

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-2022-38758 published?

CVE-2022-38758 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38758

CVE-2022-38758 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netiq Imanager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (36th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Netiq Imanager
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ iManager prior to version 3.2.6 allows attacker to execute malicious scripts on the user's browser. This issue affects: Micro Focus NetIQ iManager NetIQ iManager versions prior to 3.2.6 on ALL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38758?: Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in NetIQ iManager prior to version 3.2.6 allows attacker to execute malicious scripts on the user's browser. This issue affects: Micro Focus NetIQ iManager NetIQ iManager versions prior to 3.2.6 on ALL.
How severe is CVE-2022-38758?: CVE-2022-38758 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-38758 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (36th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38758?: CVE-2022-38758 affects Netiq Imanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38758?: 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-2022-38758 published?: CVE-2022-38758 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.netiq.com/documentation/imanager-32/imanager326_releasenotes/data/imanager326_releasenotes.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netiq:imanager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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