How severe is CVE-2022-31698?

CVE-2022-31698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-31698 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31698?

CVE-2022-31698 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 104 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31698?

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

When was CVE-2022-31698 published?

CVE-2022-31698 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31698

CVE-2022-31698 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 48% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-400.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 48% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-400
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2022-12-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the content library service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to trigger a denial-of-service condition by sending a specially crafted header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31698?: The vCenter Server contains a denial-of-service vulnerability in the content library service. A malicious actor with network access to port 443 on vCenter Server may exploit this issue to trigger a denial-of-service condition by sending a specially crafted header.
How severe is CVE-2022-31698?: CVE-2022-31698 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-31698 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 48% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31698?: CVE-2022-31698 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 104 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31698?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-31698 published?: CVE-2022-31698 was published on 2022-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (104)

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cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:3.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:3.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:3.10.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:3.10.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:cloud_foundation:3.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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