CVE-2022-22948: in the CISA KEV catalogue
VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability . CISA added CVE-2022-22948 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 2024-07-17 with a default due date of 2024-08-07. Known ransomware campaign use: Unknown. Forensic triage flag: No.
VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information. (CISA description)
- Vendor / product
- VMware vCenter Server
- CWE
- CWE-276
- CISA required action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- EPSS
- 13%, percentile 96 (scored 2026-11-03)
EPSS puts about 13 in 100 odds (13%) on exploitation activity being observed in the next 30 days. Its score is higher than or equal to that of 96% of scored CVEs. This is a model estimate about exploitation anywhere, not about your environment.
Vendor and reference links (from CISA)
Your own deadline under CISA BOD 26-04 depends on exposure, automatability and technical impact: work it out with the BOD 26-04 calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is CVE-2022-22948 in the CISA KEV catalogue?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2022-22948 (VMware vCenter Server Incorrect Default File Permissions Vulnerability ) to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on 2024-07-17. CISA's default due date for it is 2024-08-07.
Is CVE-2022-22948 used in ransomware attacks?
CISA marks known ransomware campaign use as Unknown for CVE-2022-22948. That means CISA lacks confirmation, not that ransomware groups do not use it.
What should I do about CVE-2022-22948?
CISA's required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Sources
- CISA, Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog (accessed 2026-11-03)
- FIRST, Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS) (EPSS by FIRST; scores generated by Empirical Security)
- NVD record for CVE-2022-22948