On 2024-07-17, CISA added CVE-2022-22948 (VMware vCenter Server) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog [2]. The vulnerability is listed in the catalog as "VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability" [2]. CISA requires applying mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions; see the full text below for specific requirements [2].
Backfill: this event became public on Jul 17, 2024 and we added it on Nov 10, 2026. It is not a new event.
CISA Adds VMware vCenter Server Vulnerability CVE-2022-22948 to Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
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- Disclosed
- Jul 17, 2024
- Published
- Nov 10, 2026
- Last updated
- Nov 8, 2026
- CVSS basis
- Our assessment
- 13.3%, higher than 96% of CVEs
- Exploitation and patch status
- ExploitedKEV
- Attack vector
- Vulnerability status
- Actor type
- Motivation
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What happened
Who is affected
Industries mainly affected: Government, Cross-industry
What to do nowOur advice
CISA requires applying mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions; see the full text for specific requirements [2].
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Technical details
CISA KEV Listing
On 2024-07-17, CISA added CVE-2022-22948 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities () catalog for VMware vCenter Server [2].
Original Technical Description
VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information. [2]
Official Requirements
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. [2]
Individual Vulnerability Record
The U.S. National Vulnerability Database (NVD) provides an independent vulnerability record and description for CVE-2022-22948 [1].
References
Official / primary3
- [1]
“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.”
- [2]
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