What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-46996?

CVE-2022-46996 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (Critical). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.3%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2022-46996?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2022-46996. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.3%.

Vsphere Selfuse CVE-2022-46996

CRITICAL

Hidden Functionality (CWE-912)

2022-12-14 cve@mitre.org

RCE Vsphere Selfuse

9.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

9.8 CRITICAL

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 14, 2022 - 15:15 nvd

CRITICAL 9.8

DescriptionNVD

vSphere_selfuse commit 2a9fe074a64f6a0dd8ac02f21e2f10d66cac5749 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges.

AnalysisAI

vSphere_selfuse commit 2a9fe074a64f6a0dd8ac02f21e2f10d66cac5749 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. Rated critical severity (CVSS 9.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-912. vSphere_selfuse commit 2a9fe074a64f6a0dd8ac02f21e2f10d66cac5749 was discovered to contain a code execution backdoor via the request package. This vulnerability allows attackers to access sensitive user information and digital currency keys, as well as escalate privileges. Affected products include: Vsphere Selfuse Project Vsphere Selfuse.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.