How severe is CVE-2024-38822?

CVE-2024-38822 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-38822 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38822?

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

Does CVE-2024-38822 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-38822 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54685.

When was CVE-2024-38822 published?

CVE-2024-38822 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-38822

CVE-2024-38822 is a low-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (12th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-54685
Weakness: CWE-287
Published: 2025-06-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Multiple methods in the salt master skip minion token validation. Therefore a misbehaving minion can impersonate another minion.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-38822?: Multiple methods in the salt master skip minion token validation. Therefore a misbehaving minion can impersonate another minion.
How severe is CVE-2024-38822?: CVE-2024-38822 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-38822 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (12th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-38822?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-38822 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-38822 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-54685.
When was CVE-2024-38822 published?: CVE-2024-38822 was published on 2025-06-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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