CVE-2022-22948
MEDIUMCISA KEVEPSS 96th pctlDescription
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.
How to fix
TridentStack Control can deploy fixes like this automatically across your Windows, macOS, and Linux fleet. See how it works
Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.
CVSS v3 Vector
Exploitability
Impact
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Exploit Intelligence
Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 96% of all known CVEs.
VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability
VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Remediation due: 2024-08-07
References
Related Vulnerabilities
Other CWE-276 vulnerabilities, ordered by exploit likelihood. View all
| CVE | Severity | CVSS | EPSS | Exploited | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2013-0632 | Critical | 9.8 | 94% | KEV | - |
| CVE-2017-11610 | High | 8.8 | 87% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2023-29919 | Critical | 9.1 | 60% | - | - |
| CVE-2019-17124 | Critical | 9.8 | 23% | - | - |
| CVE-2020-12608 | High | 7.8 | 22% | - | Fix |
| CVE-2021-3437 | Critical | 9.8 | 16% | - | Fix |
Common questions
How do I fix CVE-2022-22948?
Upgrade cloud foundation to 4.4.1 or later.
Is CVE-2022-22948 being actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2022-22948 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, which means exploitation has been observed in the wild. US federal agencies were required to remediate it by 2024-08-07. Treat it as a priority whatever its CVSS score says.
How severe is CVE-2022-22948?
CVE-2022-22948 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5, rated medium. CVSS rates the technical impact if the vulnerability is exploited, not how likely that is, so weigh it alongside the exploit-prediction score when you decide what to patch first.
What does CVE-2022-22948 affect?
Published advisories record a fix for cloud foundation (NVD). Only products with a sourced advisory are listed, so treat this as what we can cite rather than a complete inventory.
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This product uses NVD data but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. EPSS scores courtesy of FIRST.org (https://www.first.org/epss). Source: CISA KEV Catalog. Data as of 2025-10-31.