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

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

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 26, 2026 - 11:19 vuln.today

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.

AnalysisAI

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

Technical ContextAI

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).

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).