CVE-2022-38088: A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the httpd downfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0

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MEDIUM 6.5MITIGATE

CVE-2022-38088 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting quartz-gold firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the httpd downfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 17%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2023-01-26
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Talos · Vendor: siretta

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-01-26 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:56 UTCUpdated Record last modified

siretta quartz-gold firmware MITIGATE

Affected: g5.0.1.5-210720-141020

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before g5.0.1.5-210720-141020

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-38088?

quartz-gold firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38088 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38088 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-38088 affect?

CVE-2022-38088 affects quartz-gold firmware. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). A directory traversal vulnerability exists in the httpd downfile.cgi functionality of Siretta QUARTZ-GOLD G5.0.1.5-210720-141020. A specially-crafted HTTP request can lead to arbitrary file read. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trig

How urgent is CVE-2022-38088?

Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

Apache HTTP Server vulnerabilities

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References

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