CVE-2022-22966
HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 6.30%
Last modified
CVE-2022-22966 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An authenticated, high privileged malicious actor with network access to the VMware Cloud Director tenant or provider may be able to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability to gain access to the server.. EPSS estimates a 6.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An authenticated, high privileged malicious actor with network access to the VMware Cloud Director tenant or provider may be able to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability to gain access to the server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Vcloud Director | >= 10.1.0, < 10.1.4.1 |
| Vmware | Vcloud Director | >= 10.2.0, < 10.2.2.3 |
| Vmware | Vcloud Director | >= 10.3.0, < 10.3.3 |
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0013.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0013.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-22966?
An authenticated, high privileged malicious actor with network access to the VMware Cloud Director tenant or provider may be able to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability to gain access to the server.
How severe is CVE-2022-22966?
CVE-2022-22966 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22966?
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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