Vulnerability
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.
CISA description: “VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information.”
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NAbove the FIRST 'patch on a priority schedule' threshold.
No VEX statements published for CVE-2022-22948. Vendors publish VEX (Vulnerability Exploitability eXchange) to assert per-product whether a CVE is actually exploitable in their distribution.
Active exploitation with limited impact — coordinate patching