CVE-2022-38389

Name: CVE-2022-38389
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-03T00:15:11.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38389 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 9.4, 9.5, and 10.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler 9.4, 9.5, and 10.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 233975.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-611

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.4
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	9.5
Ibm	Tivoli Workload Scheduler	10.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/233975VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890695Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/233975VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6890695Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38389?

How severe is CVE-2022-38389?

CVE-2022-38389 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38389?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST