How severe is CVE-2022-22964?

CVE-2022-22964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-22964 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22964?

CVE-2022-22964 affects Vmware Horizon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22964?

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

When was CVE-2022-22964 published?

CVE-2022-22964 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22964

CVE-2022-22964 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Horizon with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 7.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Horizon
Published: 2022-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Horizon Agent for Linux (prior to 22.x) contains a local privilege escalation that allows a user to escalate to root due to a vulnerable configuration file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22964?: VMware Horizon Agent for Linux (prior to 22.x) contains a local privilege escalation that allows a user to escalate to root due to a vulnerable configuration file.
How severe is CVE-2022-22964?: CVE-2022-22964 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-22964 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22964?: CVE-2022-22964 affects Vmware Horizon. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22964?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-22964 published?: CVE-2022-22964 was published on 2022-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0012.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:horizon:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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