How severe is CVE-2022-31682?

CVE-2022-31682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-31682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31682?

CVE-2022-31682 affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31682?

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

When was CVE-2022-31682 published?

CVE-2022-31682 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31682

CVE-2022-31682 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Operations with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Operations
Published: 2022-10-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

VMware Aria Operations contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges may be able to read arbitrary files containing sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31682?: VMware Aria Operations contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges may be able to read arbitrary files containing sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2022-31682?: CVE-2022-31682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-31682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31682?: CVE-2022-31682 affects Vmware Vrealize Operations. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31682?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-31682 published?: CVE-2022-31682 was published on 2022-10-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0026.html

Affected products (1)

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

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