CVE-2022-38130
CriticalExploitedThe com.keysight.tentacle.config.ResourceManager.smsRestoreDatabaseZip() method is used to restore the HSQLDB database used in SMS.
Published Aug 10, 2022 · Updated Nov 21, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-38130 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Sensor Management Server (Keysight), Keysight Technologies Sensor Management Server.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 21, 2023. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
2 catalog listings
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
The com.keysight.tentacle.config.ResourceManager.smsRestoreDatabaseZip() method is used to restore the HSQLDB database used in SMS. It takes the path of the zipped database file as the single parameter. An unauthenticated, remote attacker can specify an UNC path for the database file (i.e., \\\sms\), effectively controlling the content of the database to be restored.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 18, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Oct 21, 2023 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Management ServerKeysight | 2.4.0 | n/a |
| Keysight Technologies Sensor Management Server | >= Keysight Technologies Sensor Management Server v2.4.0 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 10, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Oct 21, 2023
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 18, 2023
Last updated
Nov 21, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
References
- advisoryhttps://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2022-28
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The com.keysight.tentacle.config.ResourceManager.smsRestoreDatabaseZip() method is used to restore the HSQLDB database used in SMS.
Affected: Sensor Management Server (Keysight) versions 2.4.0; Keysight Technologies Sensor Management Server versions >= Keysight Technologies Sensor Management Server v2.4.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV since Oct 21, 2023.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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