Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU61690

Incorrect default permissions in vCenter Server - CVE-2022-22948

Published: March 29, 2022 / Updated: June 20, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU61690

CSH Severity: High

CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22948

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files. A local user with access to the system can view contents of certain files.

vCenter Server
Dell Enterprise Hybrid Cloud

Install updates from vendor's website.

vCenter Server - addressed in versions 6.5 U3r, 6.7 U3p, 7.0 U3d
Dell Enterprise Hybrid Cloud - update to 4.1.2