CVE-2022-22948

CISA description

VMware vCenter Server contains an incorrect default file permissions vulnerability that allows a remote, privileged attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes & references

• https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0009.html
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-22948

Where this lands in 800-53

Vulnerability data triggers these controls during assessment and continuous monitoring.

• RA-5 · Vulnerability Monitoring and Scanning
• SI-2 · Flaw Remediation
• CM-6 · Configuration Settings
• SI-7 · Software, Firmware, and Information Integrity
• CM-8 · System Component Inventory

External lookups

• NVD · CVE-2022-22948
• CVE.org · CVE-2022-22948
• CISA KEV catalog (canonical)