How severe is CVE-2022-46756?

CVE-2022-46756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-46756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-46756?

CVE-2022-46756 affects Dell Vxrail Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-46756?

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-2022-46756 published?

CVE-2022-46756 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-46756

CVE-2022-46756 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dell Vxrail Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-668.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (11th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-668
Affected product: Dell Vxrail Manager
Published: 2023-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Dell VxRail, versions prior to 7.0.410, contain a Container Escape Vulnerability. A local high-privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the container's underlying OS. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-46756?: Dell VxRail, versions prior to 7.0.410, contain a Container Escape Vulnerability. A local high-privileged attacker could potentially exploit this vulnerability, leading to the execution of arbitrary OS commands on the container's underlying OS. Exploitation may lead to a system take over by an attacker.
How severe is CVE-2022-46756?: CVE-2022-46756 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-46756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (11th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-46756?: CVE-2022-46756 affects Dell Vxrail Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-46756?: 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-2022-46756 published?: CVE-2022-46756 was published on 2023-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/000206943

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dell:vxrail_manager:*:*:*:*:*:vmware_vcenter:*:*

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