CVE-2022-38466

Name: CVE-2022-38466
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-13T10:15:10.91+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38466 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability has been identified in CoreShield One-Way Gateway (OWG) Software (All versions < V2.2). The default installation sets insecure file permissions that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to local administrator.. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A vulnerability has been identified in CoreShield One-Way Gateway (OWG) Software (All versions < V2.2). The default installation sets insecure file permissions that could allow a local attacker to escalate privileges to local administrator.

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

0.16%

5.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Siemens	Coreshield One-Way Gateway	< 2.2

References

https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-589975.pdfVendor Advisory
https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/pdf/ssa-589975.pdfVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38466?

How severe is CVE-2022-38466?

CVE-2022-38466 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38466?

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