How severe is CVE-2022-22966?

CVE-2022-22966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2022-22966 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22966?

CVE-2022-22966 affects Vmware Vcloud Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22966?

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-2022-22966 published?

CVE-2022-22966 was published on 2022-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22966

CVE-2022-22966 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vcloud Director with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Vcloud Director
Published: 2022-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An authenticated, high privileged malicious actor with network access to the VMware Cloud Director tenant or provider may be able to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability to gain access to the server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22966?: An authenticated, high privileged malicious actor with network access to the VMware Cloud Director tenant or provider may be able to exploit a remote code execution vulnerability to gain access to the server.
How severe is CVE-2022-22966?: CVE-2022-22966 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high 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-2022-22966 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22966?: CVE-2022-22966 affects Vmware Vcloud Director. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22966?: 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-2022-22966 published?: CVE-2022-22966 was published on 2022-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0013.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcloud_director:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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