Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in VMware Cloud Director
CVE-2022-22966

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Vmware

Vendor
CVE Published:
14 April 2022

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2022-22966?

In VMware Cloud Director, a remote code execution vulnerability has been identified that allows an authenticated user with high privileges to exploit the system. This vulnerability arises when a malicious actor gains network access to the VMware Cloud Director tenant or provider environment. Successful exploitation could potentially enable unauthorized access to server resources, posing significant risks to the integrity and confidentiality of the environment.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Cloud Director VMware Cloud Director versions prior to 10.3.3, 10.2.2.3, 10.1.4.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

References

EPSS Score

5% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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