Vulnerability identifier: #VU70079

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31697

CWE-ID: CWE-532

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software stores credentials in plain text into log files. A local user 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 6.5 - 7.0.0

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External links
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0030.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.