CVE-2022-31680: Critical severity vmware vcenter vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 2022
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Updated

The vCenter Server contains an unsafe deserialisation vulnerability in the PSC (Platform services controller). A malicious actor with admin access on vCenter server may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system that hosts the vCenter Server.

Affected Software

28 affected components
VMware vCenter Server<6.5
VMware vCenter Server=6.5
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-a
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1e
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update1g
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2b
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2c
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update2g
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3d
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3f
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3k
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3n
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3p
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3q
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3r
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3s
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3t
VMware vCenter Server=6.5-update3u

Event History

Oct 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-31680?

CVE-2022-31680 is a vulnerability in VMware vCenter Server that allows a malicious actor with admin access to execute arbitrary code on the underlying operating system.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-31680?

CVE-2022-31680 has a severity rating of 9.1 out of 10, which is considered critical.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2022-31680?

VMware vCenter Server versions 6.5 and below are affected by CVE-2022-31680.

4

How can CVE-2022-31680 be exploited?

CVE-2022-31680 can be exploited by a malicious actor with admin access on vCenter Server to perform remote code execution on the underlying operating system.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-31680?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-31680 on Talos Intelligence and VMware's security advisories.

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