Overview
VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0009.html; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22948
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2022-22948 |
| Vendor / Product | VMware — vCenter Server |
| NVD Published | 2022-03-29 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-31 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 6.5 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-276 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2024-07-17 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2024-08-07 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2024-08-07.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2024-07-17 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2024-08-07 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2022-22948 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |