What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-22948?

CVE-2022-22948 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 28.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-22948?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-22948. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 28.8%.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2022-22948?

Within 24 hours: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches immediately. Review and tighten file/resource permissions.

CVE-2022-22948

MEDIUM

Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276)

2022-03-29 security@vmware.com

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness	CWE CWE-276 OWASP Top 10:2025 A01:2021 - Broken Access Control ASVS 5.0 V4 - Access Control Authorization enforcement, RBAC validation MITRE ATT&CK 1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up. Sign in to read
Impact	An attacker with limited access can gain administrative or root privileges, enabling full control over the affected system. With a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM), this represents a moderate risk. This vulnerability is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.
Exploit ScenarioDerived	A local attacker exploits a vulnerability in a privileged service or misconfigured permissions to escalate from a standard user to root/administrator.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Why: In CISA KEV with patch available.

Exploited in the wild (CISA KEV) Patch available 28.8% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 26, 2026

The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to improper permission of files.

Earlier versions of this analysis (1)

v1 Mar 26, 2026 - 11:19 CVSS 6.5

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available — apply it immediately. Apply the principle of least privilege. Keep systems patched. Monitor for suspicious privilege changes. Use mandatory access controls (SELinux, AppArmor).

Affects your stack

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Technical ContextAI · show details

Privilege escalation allows a low-privileged user or process to gain elevated permissions beyond what was originally authorized. This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Default Permissions (CWE-276).

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Added to CISA KEV

Oct 31, 2025 - 15:56 cisa

CISA KEV

Patch released

Oct 31, 2025 - 15:56 nvd

Patch available

CVE Published

Mar 29, 2022 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

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Why It Matters

Organizations using vCenter Server should be aware of notable risk from CVE-2022-22948, a incorrect default permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 6.5. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild (KEV-listed). A patch is available and should be applied during regular vulnerability management.

Business Impact: High

Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: manually tighten permissions on affected resources.

Threat Intelligence Overview

Threat Score

7.2/10

Composite threat intelligence

EPSS Score

28.8%

Top 3% exploitable

Threat Intel

1 sources

Exploit

POC

Public exploit code exists

Data Quality

5 sources

Confidence: Medium

NVD

CVE.org

CISA KEV

EPSS POC (1) THREAT

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue

Severity MEDIUM

CISA KEV Yes

Public POC Yes

EPSS 28.8%

Patch available Yes

Active threat Yes

Deciding rule

In CISA KEV with patch available

What every action level means

Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.

Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.

Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.