Vulnerability Description
VMware NSX Edge contains a CLI shell injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with SSH access to an NSX-Edge appliance can execute arbitrary commands on the operating system as root.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Cloud Foundation | >= 3.0, <= 3.11 |
| Vmware | Nsx Data Center | < 6.4.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0005.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2022-0005.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-22945?
CVE-2022-22945 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). VMware NSX Edge contains a CLI shell injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with SSH access to an NSX-Edge appliance can execute arbitrary commands on the operating system as root.
How severe is CVE-2022-22945?
CVE-2022-22945 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-22945?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Cloud Foundation, Vmware Nsx Data Center.