How severe is CVE-2022-22983?

CVE-2022-22983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-22983 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-22983?

CVE-2022-22983 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-22983?

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

When was CVE-2022-22983 published?

CVE-2022-22983 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-22983

CVE-2022-22983 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Workstation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-522.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Vmware Workstation
Published: 2022-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Workstation (16.x prior to 16.2.4) contains an unprotected storage of credentials vulnerability. A malicious actor with local user privileges to the victim machine may exploit this vulnerability leading to the disclosure of user passwords of the remote server connected through VMware Workstation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-22983?: VMware Workstation (16.x prior to 16.2.4) contains an unprotected storage of credentials vulnerability. A malicious actor with local user privileges to the victim machine may exploit this vulnerability leading to the disclosure of user passwords of the remote server connected through VMware Workstation.
How severe is CVE-2022-22983?: CVE-2022-22983 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-22983 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-22983?: CVE-2022-22983 affects Vmware Workstation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-22983?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-22983 published?: CVE-2022-22983 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0023.html

Affected products (1)

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