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MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2022-22948

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

13.3 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-10-19

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

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Affected and fixed versions

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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.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
2024-07-17
Patch Due Date
2024-08-07
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Published
2022-03-29
Last Modified
2025-10-31

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22948?

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.

Is CVE-2022-22948 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2022-22948 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2024-08-07.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-22948?

CVE-2022-22948 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

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