Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2022-38870?

Affected: Free5gc versions 3.2.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2022-38870 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2022-38870 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2022-38870?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-38870?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2022-38870 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2022-38870

HighPublic exploit

Free5gc v3.2.1 is vulnerable to Information disclosure.

Published Oct 25, 2022 · Updated Sep 4, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2022-38870 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Free5gc.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 3.2% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

CVSS v3.1

7.5

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

3.2%

Higher than 87.8% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Free5gc v3.2.1 is vulnerable to Information disclosure.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Free5gcFree5gc	3.2.1	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Oct 25, 2022
Last updated
Sep 4, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function

References

FAQ

Common Questions.

Free5gc v3.2.1 is vulnerable to Information disclosure.
Affected: Free5gc versions 3.2.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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