How severe is CVE-2022-31673?

CVE-2022-31673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-31673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31673?

CVE-2022-31673 affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31673?

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-2022-31673 published?

CVE-2022-31673 was published on 2022-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31673

CVE-2022-31673 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Operations with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Operations
Published: 2022-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware vRealize Operations contains an information disclosure vulnerability. A low-privileged malicious actor with network access can create and leak hex dumps, leading to information disclosure. Successful exploitation can lead to a remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31673?: VMware vRealize Operations contains an information disclosure vulnerability. A low-privileged malicious actor with network access can create and leak hex dumps, leading to information disclosure. Successful exploitation can lead to a remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-31673?: CVE-2022-31673 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-31673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31673?: CVE-2022-31673 affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31673?: 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-2022-31673 published?: CVE-2022-31673 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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