How severe is CVE-2022-31672?

CVE-2022-31672 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-2022-31672 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31672?

CVE-2022-31672 affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31672?

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-2022-31672 published?

CVE-2022-31672 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31672

CVE-2022-31672 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Operations 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-269.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-269
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Operations
Published: 2022-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware vRealize Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative network access can escalate privileges to root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31672?: VMware vRealize Operations contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative network access can escalate privileges to root.
How severe is CVE-2022-31672?: CVE-2022-31672 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-2022-31672 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31672?: CVE-2022-31672 affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31672?: 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-2022-31672 published?: CVE-2022-31672 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0022.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_operations:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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