VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability
n/a — VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation
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.
6.5
13.8%
Vector breakdown
- Attack vector
- Network
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Scope
- Unchanged
- Confidentiality
- High
- Integrity
- None
- Availability
- None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
- Published
- Mar 29, 2022
- Modified
- Oct 21, 2025
- Added to KEV
- Jul 17, 2024
- Federal patch due
- Aug 7, 2024
CISA required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Weakness classification
Proof-of-concept & exploitation references
Weaponization
Public repositories whose name or description references CVE-2022-22948, found via a live GitHub search at request time. These are community-sourced signals, not a verified working exploit - cross-check each one before relying on it, and treat higher star counts and recent activity as (weak) corroboration, not proof.
No public GitHub repositories referencing CVE-2022-22948 were found at last check. Absence here is not proof no exploit exists - see the references below for vendor advisories and write-ups.
References
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2022-22948?
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 severe is CVE-2022-22948?
CVE-2022-22948 has a CVSS base score of 6.5 out of 10 (CVSS 3.1).
Is CVE-2022-22948 actively exploited in the wild?
Yes. CVE-2022-22948 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added Jul 17, 2024, meaning CISA has confirmed evidence of active exploitation.
What is the EPSS score for CVE-2022-22948?
13.8% - meaning FIRST.org's EPSS model estimates a 13.8% probability this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within 30 days (96% percentile among all scored CVEs).
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2022-22948?
CVE-2022-22948 is classified under CWE-276 (CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions).
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