How severe is CVE-2022-38841?

CVE-2022-38841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38841 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38841?

CVE-2022-38841 affects Linksys E8450 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38841?

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-2022-38841 published?

CVE-2022-38841 was published on 2023-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38841

CVE-2022-38841 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linksys E8450 Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Linksys E8450 Firmware
Published: 2023-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Linksys AX3200 1.1.00 is vulnerable to OS command injection by authenticated users via shell metacharacters to the diagnostics traceroute page.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38841?: Linksys AX3200 1.1.00 is vulnerable to OS command injection by authenticated users via shell metacharacters to the diagnostics traceroute page.
How severe is CVE-2022-38841?: CVE-2022-38841 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38841 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38841?: CVE-2022-38841 affects Linksys E8450 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38841?: 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-2022-38841 published?: CVE-2022-38841 was published on 2023-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:linksys:e8450_firmware:1.1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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