CVE-2022-22943

Name: CVE-2022-22943
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-03T22:15:08.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22943 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y and 10.x.y prior to 12.0.0) contains an uncontrolled search path vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, may be able to execute code with system privileges in the Windows guest OS due to an uncontrolled search path element.. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Tools for Windows (11.x.y and 10.x.y prior to 12.0.0) contains an uncontrolled search path vulnerability. A malicious actor with local administrative privileges in the Windows guest OS, where VMware Tools is installed, may be able to execute code with system privileges in the Windows guest OS due to an uncontrolled search path element.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Tools	>= 10.0.0, < 12.0.0

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0007.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0007.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 3, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22943?

How severe is CVE-2022-22943?

CVE-2022-22943 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22943?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST