CVE-2022-22948
VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability
VMware vCenter Server
The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper permission of files. A malicious actor with non-administrative access to the vCenter Server may exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information.
Exploitation status
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
Listed by CISA on 17 July 2024. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 7 August 2024.
EPSS — exploitation probability
FIRST puts the probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days at 13.3%, which is higher than 96.4% of all scored vulnerabilities. EPSS is a forecast of activity, not a measure of severity, and it is rescored daily.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2022-22948 being exploited by ransomware groups?
No ransomware group in this database is currently recorded as exploiting CVE-2022-22948.
What does CVE-2022-22948 affect?
CVE-2022-22948 affects VMware vCenter Server. The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper permission of files. A malicious actor with non-administrative access to the vCenter Server may exploit this issue to gain access to sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2022-22948?
CVE-2022-22948 is rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5. EPSS puts the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days at 13.3%, higher than 96.4% of all scored vulnerabilities. It is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, with a federal remediation deadline of 7 August 2024.
How should organisations respond to CVE-2022-22948?
Apply the vendor patch for VMware vCenter Server as the first priority, and treat any internet-facing instance as the most urgent. Because this vulnerability is associated with ransomware activity, also review whether the affected systems were reachable before patching, rather than assuming that patching alone closes the incident.