CVE-2022-38582

Name: CVE-2022-38582
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-11-04T12:15:13.793+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.64%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-38582 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect access control in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 allows attackers to write arbitrary files.. EPSS estimates a 0.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incorrect access control in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

46.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Watchdog	Anti-Virus	1.4.158

References

https://gist.github.com/420SmokeBigWeedHackBadDrivers/53de9ff97d95fc3e79307345fddb0a30Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/420SmokeBigWeedHackBadDrivers/53de9ff97d95fc3e79307345fddb0a30Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-38582?

Incorrect access control in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

How severe is CVE-2022-38582?

CVE-2022-38582 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38582?

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-2022-38582?

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Source: NVD / NIST