CVE-2022-22952

Name: CVE-2022-22952
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-23T20:15:10.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 1.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-22952 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Carbon Black App Control (8.5.x prior to 8.5.14, 8.6.x prior to 8.6.6, 8.7.x prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.x prior to 8.8.2) contains a file upload vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the VMware App Control administration interface may be able to execute code on the Windows instance where AppC Server is installed by uploading a specially crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Carbon Black App Control (8.5.x prior to 8.5.14, 8.6.x prior to 8.6.6, 8.7.x prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.x prior to 8.8.2) contains a file upload vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the VMware App Control administration interface may be able to execute code on the Windows instance where AppC Server is installed by uploading a specially crafted file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.42%

69.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Carbon Black App Control	>= 8.5, < 8.5.14
Vmware	Carbon Black App Control	>= 8.6, < 8.6.6
Vmware	Carbon Black App Control	>= 8.7.0, < 8.7.4
Vmware	Carbon Black App Control	>= 8.8.0, < 8.8.2

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0008.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0008.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-22952?

How severe is CVE-2022-22952?

CVE-2022-22952 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22952?

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