Vulnerability Intelligence Report
VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability
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.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
6.5
MEDIUM
Exploitability:2.9
Impact Score:3.6
EPSS Probability:13.94%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-276 ↗CWE-276 Incorrect Default Permissions
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| vmware | cloud_foundation | all |
| vmware | vcenter_server | 6.5, 6.7, 7.0 |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | VMware by Broadcom · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2022-01-10T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2022-03-29T17:24:33 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-21T23:15:43 |
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