CVE-2022-38582 Missing authorization in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 4 Nov 2022 Updated 2 May 2025

Attackers can write arbitrary files via the anti-virus driver, potentially leading to code execution or privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-38582?

CVE-2022-38582 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Incorrect access control in the anti-virus driver wsdkd.sys of Watchdog Antivirus v1.4.158 allows attackers to write arbitrary files.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-38582?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Watchdog Anti-Virus.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38582?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-38582 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2022-38582 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2022-38582 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m238-3frq-24mf.