CVE-2022-31697

Name: CVE-2022-31697
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-13T16:15:19.79+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-31697 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plaintext. A malicious actor with access to a workstation that invoked a vCenter Server Appliance ISO operation (Install/Upgrade/Migrate/Restore) can access plaintext passwords used during that operation.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vCenter Server contains an information disclosure vulnerability due to the logging of credentials in plaintext. A malicious actor with access to a workstation that invoked a vCenter Server Appliance ISO operation (Install/Upgrade/Migrate/Restore) can access plaintext passwords used during that operation.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.5
Vmware	Vcenter Server	6.7
Vmware	Vcenter Server	7.0
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	>= 3.0

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0030.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0030.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 13, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-31697?

How severe is CVE-2022-31697?

CVE-2022-31697 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31697?

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