PatchTheCVECVE-2022-38453: Multiple binary application files on the CMS8000 device are compiled with 'not stripped' and 'debug_info' comp
CVE-2022-38453 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.0) affecting cms8000 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple binary application files on the CMS8000 device are compiled with 'not stripped' and 'debug_info' compilation settings. These compiler settings greatly decrease the level of effort for a threat actor to reverse engineer sensitive code and identify additional vulnerabilities.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.0 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Local |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.2% (top 92%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-489 |
| Published | 2022-09-13 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2022-38453?
cms8000 firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-38453 being exploited?
CVE-2022-38453 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-2022-38453 affect?
CVE-2022-38453 affects cms8000 firmware. Severity is low (CVSS 3.0). Multiple binary application files on the CMS8000 device are compiled with 'not stripped' and 'debug_info' compilation settings. These compiler settings greatly decrease the level of effort for a threat actor to reverse engineer sensitive co
How urgent is CVE-2022-38453?
Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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