How severe is CVE-2022-22961?

CVE-2022-22961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22961 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22961?

CVE-2022-22961 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22961?

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

When was CVE-2022-22961 published?

CVE-2022-22961 was published on 2022-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22961

CVE-2022-22961 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2022-04-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an information disclosure vulnerability due to returning excess information. A malicious actor with remote access may leak the hostname of the target system. Successful exploitation of this issue can lead to targeting victims.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22961?: VMware Workspace ONE Access, Identity Manager and vRealize Automation contain an information disclosure vulnerability due to returning excess information. A malicious actor with remote access may leak the hostname of the target system. Successful exploitation of this issue can lead to targeting victims.
How severe is CVE-2022-22961?: CVE-2022-22961 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22961 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22961?: CVE-2022-22961 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22961?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22961 published?: CVE-2022-22961 was published on 2022-04-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0011.html

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:identity_manager:3.3.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_automation:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_automation:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_suite_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_access:20.10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_access:20.10.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_access:21.08.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:workspace_one_access:21.08.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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