CVE-2022-38298 Server-side request forgery in n/a
Authenticated attackers can exploit SSRF in Appsmith to access AWS internal metadata endpoints, potentially exposing sensitive cloud credentials.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-38298?
CVE-2022-38298 is a high-severity server-side request forgery vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Appsmith v1.7.11 was discovered to allow attackers to execute an authenticated Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) via redirecting incoming requests to the AWS internal metadata endpoint.
Weakness: CWE-918
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38298?
1 open source package ship an affected version, including appsmith. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
appsmith Bitnami | From 1.7.11 | 1.7.12 |
Products include Appsmith Appsmith.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38298?
Upgrade appsmith to 1.7.12 or later.
Upgrade, and send outbound requests through an allow-list that blocks internal addresses. More about Server-side request forgery.
Is CVE-2022-38298 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-38298 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2026-55454 Appsmith: Caddy admin API exposed without authentication
- CVE-2024-55964 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-22794 Account Takeover Vulnerability in Appsmith
- CVE-2026-24042 Appsmith public apps can execute unpublished actions (viewMode confusion)
- CVE-2026-30862 Critical Stored XSS & Privilege Escalation in Appsmith
Sources
Also known as BIT-appsmith-2022-38298, GHSA-8fww-hhqw-438g.