CVE-2022-38545

Name: CVE-2022-38545
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-19T23:15:09.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.6/10EPSS 32.88%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38545 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Valine v1.4.18 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted POST request.. EPSS estimates a 32.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Valine v1.4.18 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted POST request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

32.88%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Valine.Js	Valine	1.4.18

References

https://github.com/xCss/Valine/issues/400Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/xCss/Valine/issues/400Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 19, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38545?

Valine v1.4.18 was discovered to contain a remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted POST request.

How severe is CVE-2022-38545?

CVE-2022-38545 has a CVSS score of 9.6/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 32.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38545?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-38545?

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Source: NVD / NIST