CVE-2022-22948 · netVigilance record NV24-0079
VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions
past due
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2024-08-07 · passed 2 years 1 month ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
Who is affected
VMware vCenter Server. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-276.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 2 years 1 month ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2022-22948 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22948
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- vmware.com www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0009.html
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22948