How severe is CVE-2022-22952?

CVE-2022-22952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22952 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22952?

CVE-2022-22952 affects Vmware Carbon Black App Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22952?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-22952 published?

CVE-2022-22952 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22952

CVE-2022-22952 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Carbon Black App Control with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.1)
CVSS v2: 9.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Vmware Carbon Black App Control
Published: 2022-03-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Carbon Black App Control (8.5.x prior to 8.5.14, 8.6.x prior to 8.6.6, 8.7.x prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.x prior to 8.8.2) contains a file upload vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the VMware App Control administration interface may be able to execute code on the Windows instance where AppC Server is installed by uploading a specially crafted file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22952?: VMware Carbon Black App Control (8.5.x prior to 8.5.14, 8.6.x prior to 8.6.6, 8.7.x prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.x prior to 8.8.2) contains a file upload vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the VMware App Control administration interface may be able to execute code on the Windows instance where AppC Server is installed by uploading a specially crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2022-22952?: CVE-2022-22952 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.1, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22952 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22952?: CVE-2022-22952 affects Vmware Carbon Black App Control. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-22952 published?: CVE-2022-22952 was published on 2022-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0008.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:carbon_black_app_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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