CVE-2022-38840: cgi-bin/xmlstatus.cgi in Güralp MAN-EAM-0003 3.2.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue via XML

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-38840 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting man-eam-0003. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

cgi-bin/xmlstatus.cgi in Güralp MAN-EAM-0003 3.2.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue via XML file upload, which leads to local file disclosure.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	9.8% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2023-04-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: guralp

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-04-16 02:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:57 UTCUpdated Record last modified

guralp man-eam-0003 DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.2.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.2.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy man-eam-0003 || rpm -q man-eam-0003 || man-eam-0003 --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison man-eam-0003 sudo apt install man-eam-0003=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.4> sudo apt-mark hold man-eam-0003

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list man-eam-0003 sudo dnf downgrade man-eam-0003-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.2.4> sudo dnf versionlock add man-eam-0003

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MAN-EAM-0003 V3.2.4 - XXE
Nuclei scan template: Güralp MAN-EAM-0003 3.2.4 - XML External Entity (XXE)

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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-2022-38840?

man-eam-0003: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-38840 being exploited?

CVE-2022-38840 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-2022-38840 affect?

CVE-2022-38840 affects man-eam-0003. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). cgi-bin/xmlstatus.cgi in Güralp MAN-EAM-0003 3.2.4 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue via XML file upload, which leads to local file disclosure.

How urgent is CVE-2022-38840?

Priority 60/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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