CRITICAL

CVE-2022-31678

CVSS v3

9.1

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

75.9%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX-V) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. On VCF 3.x instances with NSX-V deployed, this may allow a user to exploit this issue leading to a denial-of-service condition or unintended information disclosure.

Technical details

Published
10/28/2022

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31678?

VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX-V) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. On VCF 3.x instances with NSX-V deployed, this may allow a user to exploit this issue leading to a denial-of-service condition or unintended information disclosure.

Is CVE-2022-31678 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2022-31678 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 75.9%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2022-31678?

CVE-2022-31678 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2022-31678 affecting your environment?

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