Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-38651

First published: Sat Nov 12 2022(Updated: )

** UNSUPPORTED WHEN ASSIGNED ** A security filter misconfiguration exists in VMware Hyperic Server 5.8.6. Exploitation of this vulnerability enables a malicious party to bypass some authentication requirements when issuing requests to Hyperic Server. NOTE: This vulnerability only affects products that are no longer supported by the maintainer.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware Hyperic Server=5.8.6
=5.8.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-38651?

    CVE-2022-38651 is categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow authentication bypass.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2022-38651?

    CVE-2022-38651 specifically affects VMware Hyperic Server version 5.8.6.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-38651?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-38651, it's recommended to upgrade to a later version of VMware Hyperic Server that addresses this security filter misconfiguration.

  • Can CVE-2022-38651 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2022-38651 allows a malicious party to bypass authentication, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-38651?

    No official patch has been released for CVE-2022-38651, as it involves a misconfiguration in an unsupported version.

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