How severe is CVE-2022-38790?

CVE-2022-38790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38790 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38790?

CVE-2022-38790 primarily affects Weave.works Gitops. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38790?

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

When was CVE-2022-38790 published?

CVE-2022-38790 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38790

CVE-2022-38790 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Weave.works Gitops with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Weave.works Gitops
Published: 2022-09-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Weave GitOps Enterprise before 0.9.0-rc.5 has a cross-site scripting (XSS) bug allowing a malicious user to inject a javascript: link in the UI. When clicked by a victim user, the script will execute with the victim's permission. The exposure appears in Weave GitOps Enterprise UI via a GitopsCluster dashboard link. An annotation can be added to a GitopsCluster custom resource.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38790?: Weave GitOps Enterprise before 0.9.0-rc.5 has a cross-site scripting (XSS) bug allowing a malicious user to inject a javascript: link in the UI. When clicked by a victim user, the script will execute with the victim's permission. The exposure appears in Weave GitOps Enterprise UI via a GitopsCluster dashboard link. An annotation can be added to a GitopsCluster custom resource.
How severe is CVE-2022-38790?: CVE-2022-38790 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38790 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38790?: CVE-2022-38790 primarily affects Weave.works Gitops. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38790?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38790 published?: CVE-2022-38790 was published on 2022-09-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:weave.works:gitops:*:*:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weave.works:gitops:0.9.0:rc1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weave.works:gitops:0.9.0:rc2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:weave.works:gitops:0.9.0:rc3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*

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