CVE-2022-22948

Known Exploited

Description

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.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.50% Top 10%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory vmware.com
Affected: n/a VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0009.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22948?
CVE-2022-22948 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22948?
To fix CVE-2022-22948, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-22948 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2022-22948 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22948?
CVE-2022-22948 affects n/a VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation.
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