CWE
434
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-22952: Malicious File Upload

First published: Wed Mar 23 2022(Updated: )

VMware Carbon Black App Control (8.5.x prior to 8.5.14, 8.6.x prior to 8.6.6, 8.7.x prior to 8.7.4 and 8.8.x prior to 8.8.2) contains a file upload vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative access to the VMware App Control administration interface may be able to execute code on the Windows instance where AppC Server is installed by uploading a specially crafted file.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware Carbon Black>=8.5<8.5.14
VMware Carbon Black>=8.6<8.6.6
VMware Carbon Black>=8.7.0<8.7.4
VMware Carbon Black>=8.8.0<8.8.2
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-22952?

    CVE-2022-22952 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-22952?

    To mitigate CVE-2022-22952, update VMware Carbon Black App Control to version 8.5.14 or later, 8.6.6 or later, 8.7.4 or later, or 8.8.2 or later.

  • What versions of VMware Carbon Black App Control are affected by CVE-2022-22952?

    CVE-2022-22952 affects VMware Carbon Black App Control versions prior to 8.5.14, 8.6.6, 8.7.4, and 8.8.2.

  • What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2022-22952?

    CVE-2022-22952 is a file upload vulnerability that can be exploited by an authenticated attacker.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2022-22952?

    Administrators with access to the VMware App Control administration interface may be impacted by CVE-2022-22952.

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