CVE-2022-31680

Name: CVE-2022-31680
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-10-07T21:15:11.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.1/10EPSS 33.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31680 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The vCenter Server contains an unsafe deserialisation vulnerability in the PSC (Platform services controller). A malicious actor with admin access on vCenter server may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system that hosts the vCenter Server.. EPSS estimates a 33.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vCenter Server contains an unsafe deserialisation vulnerability in the PSC (Platform services controller). A malicious actor with admin access on vCenter server may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system that hosts the vCenter Server.

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

33.06%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-502

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	< 6.5
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5

References

https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1587Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0025.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2022-1587Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0025.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 7, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31680?

How severe is CVE-2022-31680?

CVE-2022-31680 has a CVSS score of 9.1/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 33.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31680?

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