CVE-2022-38577

Name: CVE-2022-38577
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-09-19T16:15:11.457+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38577 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. ProcessMaker before v3.5.4 was discovered to contain insecure permissions in the user profile page. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate normal users to Administrators.. EPSS estimates a 1.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ProcessMaker before v3.5.4 was discovered to contain insecure permissions in the user profile page. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate normal users to Administrators.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.62%

73.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Processmaker	Processmaker	< 3.5.4

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168427/ProcessMaker-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://processmaker.comProduct
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iP9NYUkYEy_FGMpcnTkUWn8nGcqDT02_/view?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168427/ProcessMaker-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://processmaker.comProduct
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iP9NYUkYEy_FGMpcnTkUWn8nGcqDT02_/view?usp=sharingExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38577?

ProcessMaker before v3.5.4 was discovered to contain insecure permissions in the user profile page. This vulnerability allows attackers to escalate normal users to Administrators.

How severe is CVE-2022-38577?

CVE-2022-38577 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38577?

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-2022-38577?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST