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CVE-2020-4006

Multiple VMware Products Command Injection

9.1 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 17.3%
  1. Published23 Nov 2020
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Nov 2021
  3. Remediation due3 May 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector contain a command injection vulnerability. An attacker with network access to the administrative configurator on port 8443 and a valid password for the configurator administrator account can execute commands with unrestricted privileges on the underlying operating system.

Added to KEV: 3 Nov 2021Federal remediation due: 3 May 2022

Description

VMware Workspace One Access, Access Connector, Identity Manager, and Identity Manager Connector address have a command injection vulnerability.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

VMware Cloud Foundation4.0 · 4.0.1
VMware Identity Manager3.3.1 · 3.3.2 · 3.3.3
VMware Identity Manager Connector3.3.1 · 3.3.2 · 3.3.3
VMware One Access20.01 · 20.10
VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager≥ 8.0 ≤ 8.2

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2020-4006 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2020-4006 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Nov 2021.

How severe is CVE-2020-4006?

CVE-2020-4006 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 17.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2020-4006?

Affected products include VMware Cloud Foundation, VMware Identity Manager, VMware Identity Manager Connector, VMware One Access, VMware Vrealize Suite Lifecycle Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2020-4006?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.