The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper permission of files.
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The VMware vCenter Server software is affected by this vulnerability, which stems from improperly set file permissions. A malicious user with non-administrative access to the server could exploit it to view sensitive information they should not be able to access.
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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.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation
VMware vCenter Server (7.0 prior to 7.0 U3d, 6.7 prior to 6.7 U3p and 6.5 prior to 6.5 U3r) and VMware Cloud Foundation (4.x and 3.x prior to 3.11)
References 1
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Questions about CVE-2022-22948
What does this mean?
Files in VMware vCenter Server have improper permissions. An attacker with non-administrative access to vCenter Server can use this to gain access to sensitive information.Source: support.broadcom.com
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The advisory covers VMware vCenter Server and VMware Cloud Foundation, and lists Windows deployments of vCenter Server 6.5 and 6.7 as unaffected. To compare a deployment, check its product, version, and whether it runs on Windows against the advisory's product list.Source: support.broadcom.com
What should I do about it?
The checked facts do not name a fixed version. Check the VMware advisory for the fixed release of vCenter Server and apply it.Source: support.broadcom.com
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2024-07-17, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts give no workaround. Since the impact depends on non-administrative access, review which non-administrative accounts can access vCenter Server until a fix is available.Source: support.broadcom.com