CVE-2022-31704

The vRealize Log Insight contains a broken access control vulnerability

Critical · published January 25, 2023

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High probability of exploitation

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
81%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A broken access control vulnerability in vRealize Log Insight opens the door for attackers to code-jack sensitive files remotely! 🔥 Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can just walk in and start cooking in the kitchen. No reservations, no checks, just chaos! This could lead to an attacker executing any command on the appliance, wreaking havoc on your system. Imagine the nightmares of unauthorized access and data breaches, all because someone exploited this vulnerability. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant where anyone can just walk in and start cooking in the kitchen. No reservations, no checks, just chaos! CVE-2022-31704 allows unauthenticated actors to remotely inject harmful code into sensitive files, providing a pathway for full remote code execution on the affected vRealize Log Insight appliance.

What to do

This could lead to an attacker executing any command on the appliance, wreaking havoc on your system. Imagine the nightmares of unauthorized access and data breaches, all because someone exploited this vulnerability. It's absolutely devastating! Patch your vRealize Log Insight to the latest version immediately. Make sure to review access control measures and audit user permissions to ensure that only authorized personnel can make changes. Staying proactive is key! You've got this! With these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and secure your system in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.81011 · 99.6th percentile
Published
2023-01-25T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 JAN 00:00Z
    The vRealize Log Insight contains a broken access control vulnerability
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