MEDIUM CVSS 5.3
Published: 2022-10-19

CVE-2022-38107

solarwinds sql_sentry Security Advisory (CVE-2022-38107)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-38107 impacting solarwinds sql_sentry. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Sensitive information could be displayed when a detailed technical error message is posted. This information could disclose environmental details.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product solarwinds / sql_sentry
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-209

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-38107 impacting solarwinds sql_sentry.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-38107.yaml
id: cve-2022-38107

info:
  name: solarwinds sql_sentry - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-38107 affecting solarwinds sql_sentry.
    Evaluation: Sensitive information could be displayed when a detailed technical error message is posted. This information could disclose environmental details....
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-38107
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.3
    cve-id: CVE-2022-38107
    cwe-id: CWE-209
  tags: cve,cve-2022-38107,solarwinds,sql_sentry,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "sql_sentry"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-38107.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-38107
# Target: solarwinds sql_sentry | CVSS: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-38107 (solarwinds sql_sentry)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against solarwinds sql_sentry scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-38107.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-38107
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install sql_sentry 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade sql_sentry 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update sql_sentry

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i sql_sentry 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i sql_sentry

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-38107 in solarwinds sql_sentry?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update solarwinds sql_sentry packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-38107?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-38107?

CVE-2022-38107 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-38107
Weakness CWE-209
Vendor solarwinds
Product sql_sentry
Published 2022-10-19
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N