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CVE-2022-22948: VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability

criticalknown exploitedpublic exploitCVE-2022-22948
Actively exploited. At least one CVE in this advisory is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — exploitation has been observed in the wild. Treat remediation as urgent.
VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: VMwareproduct: vCenter ServerInformation disclosure
What
VMware vCenter Server has an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows privileged attackers to access sensitive information.
Who is affected
Privileged attackers with access to vCenter Server can exploit this vulnerability.
Urgency
Remediation is critical due to active exploitation and the severity of the issue.
Action
Review and adjust file permissions as per VMware's guidance.

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Details

Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (US · database · site)
Severity
critical
Published
2024-07-17
Exploitation
Observed in the wild (CISA KEV)

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22948

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2022-22948coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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