CVE-2022-40238

Name: CVE-2022-40238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-26T16:15:11.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-40238 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Remote Code Injection vulnerability exists in CERT software prior to version 1.50.5. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary pickle object as part of a user's profile. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Remote Code Injection vulnerability exists in CERT software prior to version 1.50.5. An authenticated attacker can inject arbitrary pickle object as part of a user's profile. This can lead to code execution on the server when the user's profile is accessed.

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

1.16%

63.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cert	Vince	< 1.50.5

References

https://github.com/CERTCC/VINCE/issues?q=label%3AsecurityIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory
https://github.com/CERTCC/VINCE/issues?q=label%3AsecurityIssue Tracking, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-40238?

How severe is CVE-2022-40238?

CVE-2022-40238 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-40238?

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-2022-40238?

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Source: NVD / NIST