CVE-2022-38659: hcl software bigfix platform Inadequate Encryption Strength
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 17-12-2022Last modified 17-04-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2022-38659 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Inadequate Encryption Strength vulnerability in hcl software bigfix platform. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 2.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.13%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 17-12-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 17-04-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In specific scenarios, on Windows the operator credentials may be encrypted in a manner that is not completely machine-dependent.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.0–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.0MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.13%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
2%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.13% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score0.13%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Hcl software1 product
- bigfix platform9.5 - 9.5.20, 10 - 10.0.7
Hcltech1 product
- bigfix_platform≥ 9.5, ≤ 9.5.20 | ≥ 10, ≤ 10.0.7
2 vendors · 2 products