How severe is CVE-2024-22275?

CVE-2024-22275 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-2024-22275 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-22275?

CVE-2024-22275 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-2024-22275?

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

Does CVE-2024-22275 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-22275 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19838.

When was CVE-2024-22275 published?

CVE-2024-22275 was published on 2024-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-22275

CVE-2024-22275 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Vmware Cloud Foundation 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-19838
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Vmware Cloud Foundation
Published: 2024-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The vCenter Server contains a partial file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell may exploit this issue to partially read arbitrary files containing sensitive data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-22275?: The vCenter Server contains a partial file read vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell may exploit this issue to partially read arbitrary files containing sensitive data.
How severe is CVE-2024-22275?: CVE-2024-22275 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-2024-22275 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-22275?: CVE-2024-22275 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-2024-22275?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-22275 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-22275 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-19838.
When was CVE-2024-22275 published?: CVE-2024-22275 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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cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3c:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:7.0:update3d:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:vmware:vcenter_server:8.0:update1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
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