CWE
502
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-31680

First published: Fri Oct 07 2022(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.

Credit: security@vmware.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
VMware vCenter<6.5
VMware vCenter=6.5
VMware vCenter=6.5-a
VMware vCenter=6.5-b
VMware vCenter=6.5-c
VMware vCenter=6.5-d
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1b
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1c
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1d
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1e
VMware vCenter=6.5-update1g
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2b
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2c
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2d
VMware vCenter=6.5-update2g
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3d
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3f
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3k
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3n
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3p
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3q
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3r
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3s
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3t
VMware vCenter=6.5-update3u

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How severe is CVE-2022-31680?

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

  • What software is affected by CVE-2022-31680?

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

  • 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.

  • 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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