How severe is CVE-2022-38970?

CVE-2022-38970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38970 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38970?

CVE-2022-38970 primarily affects Hipcam Realserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38970?

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

When was CVE-2022-38970 published?

CVE-2022-38970 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38970

CVE-2022-38970 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hipcam Realserver with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-330.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-330
Affected product: Hipcam Realserver
Published: 2022-09-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

ieGeek IG20 hipcam RealServer V1.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The algorithm used to generate device IDs (UIDs) for devices that utilize Shenzhen Yunni Technology iLnkP2P suffers from a predictability flaw that allows remote attackers to establish direct connections to arbitrary devices.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38970?: ieGeek IG20 hipcam RealServer V1.0 is vulnerable to Incorrect Access Control. The algorithm used to generate device IDs (UIDs) for devices that utilize Shenzhen Yunni Technology iLnkP2P suffers from a predictability flaw that allows remote attackers to establish direct connections to arbitrary devices.
How severe is CVE-2022-38970?: CVE-2022-38970 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38970 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38970?: CVE-2022-38970 primarily affects Hipcam Realserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38970?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38970 published?: CVE-2022-38970 was published on 2022-09-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.realinfosec.net/cybersecurity-news/iegeek-vulnerabilities-still-prevalent-in-2022-amazon-ft-ig20/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:iegeek:ig20_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hipcam:realserver:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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