Is CVE-2022-22948 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. CVE-2022-22948 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list, added 2024-07-17.

What is the CVSS severity of CVE-2022-22948?

CVE-2022-22948 has a CVSS v3 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

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

CVE-2022-22948 has an EPSS score of 13.94% (96th percentile), estimating the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

CVE & CISA-KEV Catalog

CVE-2022-22948

MEDIUMCISA KEVEPSS 96th pctl

6.5

CVSS v3

NVD

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.

CWE-276

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

ScopeUnchanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploit Intelligence

13.94%probability of exploitation in 30 days

96thpercentile

Very high risk: more likely to be exploited than 96% of all known CVEs.

Known Exploited Vulnerability (CISA KEV)

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

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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.