How serious is CVE-2022-2637?

This vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10, classified as HIGH severity. Proof-of-concept exploit code is publicly available, making this an active threat.

Is there exploit code available for CVE-2022-2637?

Yes, proof-of-concept exploit code for CVE-2022-2637 is publicly available on GitHub and security research platforms. This increases the risk of active exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2022-2637?

CVE-2022-2637 affects hitachi storage plug-in. Check the full CVE details for specific version information.

How do I fix CVE-2022-2637?

To remediate CVE-2022-2637, check for security patches from hitachi. Apply all available updates and security patches. If no patch is available, implement recommended workarounds or security controls to mitigate the risk.

CVE-2022-2637

High

|8.8

Exploit Available

Plain English Summary

AI-powered analysis for quick understanding

This vulnerability allows a remote user with valid login credentials to gain higher privileges than intended within the Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter, potentially giving them unauthorized access to sensitive functions or data. It affects versions from 04.8.0 up to, but not including, 04.9.0, meaning users on these versions are at risk if they have authenticated access.

Technical Description

Incorrect Privilege Assignment vulnerability in Hitachi Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter allows remote authenticated users to cause privilege escalation.This issue affects Hitachi Storage Plug-in for VMware vCenter: from 04.8.0 before 04.9.0.

CVSS Vector Analysis

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges RequiredLow

User InteractionNone

Confidentiality ImpactHigh

Integrity ImpactHigh

Availability ImpactHigh

ScopeUnchanged

Vector String

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploit Resources

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Official References

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Est. Bounty

$4,789($1K-$5K)

Vendor Response

Grade FPatched in 1237 days

Quick Information

Published

Oct 6, 2022

over 3 years ago

Last Modified

Feb 25, 2026

about 1 month ago

Vendor

hitachi

Product

storage plug-in

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