How severe is CVE-2024-22274?

CVE-2024-22274 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-22274 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22274?

CVE-2024-22274 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-22274?

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.

Does CVE-2024-22274 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22274 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19837.

When was CVE-2024-22274 published?

CVE-2024-22274 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22274

CVE-2024-22274 is a high-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19837
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2024-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vCenter Server contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22274?: The vCenter Server contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2024-22274?: CVE-2024-22274 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-22274 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22274?: CVE-2024-22274 primarily affects Vmware Cloud Foundation. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22274?: 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.
Does CVE-2024-22274 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22274 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19837.
When was CVE-2024-22274 published?: CVE-2024-22274 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24308

Affected products (43)

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