How severe is CVE-2023-38422?

CVE-2023-38422 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-2023-38422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-38422?

CVE-2023-38422 affects Walchem Intuition 9 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38422?

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-2023-38422 published?

CVE-2023-38422 was published on 2023-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-38422

CVE-2023-38422 is a high-severity vulnerability in Walchem Intuition 9 Firmware 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: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-306
Affected product: Walchem Intuition 9 Firmware
Published: 2023-08-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Walchem Intuition 9 firmware versions prior to v4.21 are missing authentication for some of the API routes of the management web server. This could allow an attacker to download and export sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-38422?: Walchem Intuition 9 firmware versions prior to v4.21 are missing authentication for some of the API routes of the management web server. This could allow an attacker to download and export sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2023-38422?: CVE-2023-38422 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-2023-38422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-38422?: CVE-2023-38422 affects Walchem Intuition 9 Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38422?: 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-2023-38422 published?: CVE-2023-38422 was published on 2023-08-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/ics-advisories/icsa-23-229-04

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:walchem:intuition_9_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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