How severe is CVE-2022-38764?

CVE-2022-38764 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38764 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38764?

CVE-2022-38764 affects Trendmicro Housecall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38764?

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-2022-38764 published?

CVE-2022-38764 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38764

CVE-2022-38764 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trendmicro Housecall 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-276.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-276
Affected product: Trendmicro Housecall
Published: 2022-09-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability on Trend Micro HouseCall version 1.62.1.1133 and below could allow a local attacker to escalate privlieges due to an overly permissive folder om the product installer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38764?: A vulnerability on Trend Micro HouseCall version 1.62.1.1133 and below could allow a local attacker to escalate privlieges due to an overly permissive folder om the product installer.
How severe is CVE-2022-38764?: CVE-2022-38764 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38764 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38764?: CVE-2022-38764 affects Trendmicro Housecall. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38764?: 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-2022-38764 published?: CVE-2022-38764 was published on 2022-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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