CVE-2022-22948
MediumExploitedPublic exploitThe vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper permission of files.
Published Mar 29, 2022 · Updated Oct 31, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2022-22948 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v3.1) affecting Cloud Foundation (Vmware), Vcenter Server (Vmware), VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 18, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Cloud Foundation 3.11.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
13%
Higher than 96.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Jul 17, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 18, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Jul 17, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Jul 17, 2024 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
63 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud FoundationVmware | See advisory | 3.11 |
| Vcenter ServerVmware | 6.5, 6.5-a, 6.5-b, 6.5-c, 6.5-d, 6.5-e, 6.5-f, 6.5-update1 | n/a |
| VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation | >= VMware vCenter Server (7.0 prior to 7.0 U3d, 6.7 prior to 6.7 U3p and 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3r) and VMware Cloud Foundation (4.x and 3.x prior to 3.11) | n/a |
Patched Releases
Cloud Foundation
3.11
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 29, 2022
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 18, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Jul 17, 2024
Added to CIRCL KEV
Jul 17, 2024
Added to ENISA EUVD
Jul 17, 2024
Last updated
Oct 31, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
References
- patchhttps://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0009.html
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper permission of files.
Affected: Cloud Foundation (Vmware); Vcenter Server (Vmware) versions 6.5, 6.5-a, 6.5-b, 6.5-c, 6.5-d, 6.5-e, 6.5-f, 6.5-update1; VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation versions >= VMware vCenter Server (7.0 prior to 7.0 U3d, 6.7 prior to 6.7 U3p and 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3r) and VMware Cloud Foundation (4.x and 3.x prior to 3.11). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jun 18, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Jul 17, 2024 with a federal remediation due date of Aug 7, 2024.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Cloud Foundation 3.11.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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