CVE-2022-22945
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.35%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22945 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware NSX Edge contains a CLI shell injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with SSH access to an NSX-Edge appliance can execute arbitrary commands on the operating system as root.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
VMware NSX Edge contains a CLI shell injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with SSH access to an NSX-Edge appliance can execute arbitrary commands on the operating system as root.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 3.0, <= 3.11 |
| Vmware | Nsx Data Center | < 6.4.13 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0005.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22945?
VMware NSX Edge contains a CLI shell injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with SSH access to an NSX-Edge appliance can execute arbitrary commands on the operating system as root.
How severe is CVE-2022-22945?
CVE-2022-22945 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22945?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2022-22945?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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