How severe is CVE-2022-22953?

CVE-2022-22953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22953?

CVE-2022-22953 primarily affects Vmware Vmware Hcx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22953?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-22953 published?

CVE-2022-22953 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22953

CVE-2022-22953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vmware Hcx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Vmware Hcx
Published: 2022-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware HCX update addresses an information disclosure vulnerability. A malicious actor with network user access to the VMware HCX appliance may be able to gain access to sensitive information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22953?: VMware HCX update addresses an information disclosure vulnerability. A malicious actor with network user access to the VMware HCX appliance may be able to gain access to sensitive information.
How severe is CVE-2022-22953?: CVE-2022-22953 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22953?: CVE-2022-22953 primarily affects Vmware Vmware Hcx. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22953 published?: CVE-2022-22953 was published on 2022-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0017.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_hcx:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vmware_hcx:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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