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CVE-2022-31678PoC(vmware / cloud_foundation)

LOWCVSS 9.1 · CRITICAL

Exploit discussion active in current signal (1 latest mentions)

Immediate actions

  • Prioritize remediation for vmware cloud_foundation systems immediately
  • Hunt for exploitation attempts and persistence artifacts
  • Increase monitoring for publicly documented tradecraft
  • Track advisory updates for patch or workaround availability

Recommended action window: High priority (within 72h)

NVD description

VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX-V) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. On VCF 3.x instances with NSX-V deployed, this may allow a user to exploit this issue leading to a denial-of-service condition or unintended information disclosure.

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3.5/ 10 priority

Sources & remediation

Vendor / third-party advisories
Weakness type (CWE)
CWE-611

Priority

LOW

Exploitation

NONE

PoC

YES

Patch

NONE

Momentum

NONE

Are you affected?

If you run products in this scope, you should treat this CVE as relevant to your environment.

  • cloud_foundation
  • nsx_data_center

Threat summary

  • Public PoC and exploit tooling are both present
  • 1 mentions across 1 observed day

What's happening

  • Exploit tool or code specified in 1 signal
  • PoC mentioned or linked in 1 signal
  • Technical details provided in 1 signal
  • 1 total mentions across 1 day

Affected systems

Vendors
vmware
Products
cloud_foundationnsx_data_center

Deep dive

Activity timeline1 mentions / 1d
00111Mentions · 2026-02-04: 1PoC Mentioned / Linked · 2026-02-04: 1Exploit Tool / Code · 2026-02-04: 1Technical Details · 2026-02-04: 102-04
Signal classification1 categories
PoC
1100.0%
Referenced assets1 URL
By indicator
Full discourse1 post
  • pdnuclei-bot@pdnuclei_bot
    PoC

    🚨 CVE-2022-31678 - critical 🚨 VMWare Cloud Foundation NSX-V - XML External Entity (XXE) > VMware Cloud Foundation (NSX-V) contains an XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability. ... 👾 https://cloud.projectdiscovery.io/library/CVE-2022-31678 @pdnuclei #NucleiTemplates #cve

    Post summary

    CVE‑2022‑31678 is a critical XML External Entity vulnerability in VMware Cloud Foundation NSX‑V, with a publicly available Nuclei template that serves as a PoC; no active exploitation or patch information is disclosed.

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CPE platform detail2 entries

2 of 2 entries

PartVendorProductVersionTarget SWTarget HW
Appvmwarecloud_foundation---
Appvmwarensx_data_center-vsphere-

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