MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2022-22948

CVSS v3

6.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

13.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

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
7/17/2024
Patch Due Date
8/7/2024
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
3/29/2022
Last Modified
10/31/2025

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 8/7/2024.

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.

Is CVE-2022-22948 affecting your environment?

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