CVE-2023-20887KEV · OVERDUE

Vmware Aria Operations for Networks Command Injection Vulnerability

Critical · published June 7, 2023

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

1200
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
98%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A malicious command could be the key to remote control! This command injection vulnerability in VMware Aria Operations for Networks allows an attacker with network access to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who can open your front door just by saying the right password — they can then do whatever they want inside your house, all because the door was never properly locked! An attacker could take over your system entirely, leading to disastrous outcomes like data theft, unauthorized changes, or even a complete system meltdown. This could be absolutely devastating for your network's integrity and security — imagine the chaos that would ensue!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery person who can open your front door just by saying the right password — they can then do whatever they want inside your house, all because the door was never properly locked! This command injection vulnerability allows attackers with network access to execute harmful commands on the server, leading to remote code execution and compromising the entire system.

What to do

An attacker could take over your system entirely, leading to disastrous outcomes like data theft, unauthorized changes, or even a complete system meltdown. This could be absolutely devastating for your network's integrity and security — imagine the chaos that would ensue! Immediate action is critical: patch to the latest version of VMware Aria Operations for Networks, review network access controls, and limit exposure to trusted networks only. Conduct a thorough security audit to ensure no other vulnerabilities lurk in the shadows. You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your network and emerge victorious against potential threats! 🛡️

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
0.98281 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2023-06-07T14:16Z
KEV added
2023-06-22 · due 2023-07-13
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 JUN 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jul 13
    kev
  • 07 JUN 14:16Z
    Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability
    cvelistv5