How severe is CVE-2022-38870?

CVE-2022-38870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38870?

CVE-2022-38870 affects Free5gc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38870?

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-2022-38870 published?

CVE-2022-38870 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38870

CVE-2022-38870 is a high-severity vulnerability in Free5gc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-306.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Free5gc
Published: 2022-10-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Free5gc v3.2.1 is vulnerable to Information disclosure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38870?: Free5gc v3.2.1 is vulnerable to Information disclosure.
How severe is CVE-2022-38870?: CVE-2022-38870 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38870?: CVE-2022-38870 affects Free5gc. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38870?: 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-2022-38870 published?: CVE-2022-38870 was published on 2022-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/free5gc/free5gc/issues/387

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:free5gc:free5gc:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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