CVE-2022-38396

Name: CVE-2022-38396
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-12T04:15:14.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38396 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. HP Factory Preinstalled Images on certain systems that shipped with Windows 10 versions 20H2 and earlier OS versions might allow escalation of privilege via execution of certain files outside the restricted path. This potential vulnerability was remediated starting with Windows 10 versions 21H2 on October 31, 2021.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HP Factory Preinstalled Images on certain systems that shipped with Windows 10 versions 20H2 and earlier OS versions might allow escalation of privilege via execution of certain files outside the restricted path. This potential vulnerability was remediated starting with Windows 10 versions 21H2 on October 31, 2021.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1507	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1511	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1607	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1703	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1709	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1803	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1809	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 1909	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 2004	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10 20h2	All versions

References

https://support.hp.com/ie-en/document/ish_7620368-7620413-16Vendor Advisory
https://support.hp.com/ie-en/document/ish_7620368-7620413-16Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38396?

How severe is CVE-2022-38396?

CVE-2022-38396 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38396?

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