How severe is CVE-2022-31706?

CVE-2022-31706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-31706 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 87% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-31706?

CVE-2022-31706 affects Vmware Vrealize Log Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-31706?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-31706 published?

CVE-2022-31706 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-31706

CVE-2022-31706 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vmware Vrealize Log Insight with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 87% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 87% (100th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Vmware Vrealize Log Insight
Published: 2023-01-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vRealize Log Insight contains a Directory Traversal Vulnerability. An unauthenticated, malicious actor can inject files into the operating system of an impacted appliance which can result in remote code execution.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-31706?: The vRealize Log Insight contains a Directory Traversal Vulnerability. An unauthenticated, malicious actor can inject files into the operating system of an impacted appliance which can result in remote code execution.
How severe is CVE-2022-31706?: CVE-2022-31706 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-31706 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 87% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-31706?: CVE-2022-31706 affects Vmware Vrealize Log Insight. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-31706?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-31706 published?: CVE-2022-31706 was published on 2023-01-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vrealize_log_insight:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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