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CVE-2023-20887

Vmware Aria Operations for Networks Command Injection

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 98.3%
  1. Published7 Jun 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV22 Jun 2023
  3. Remediation due13 Jul 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

VMware Aria Operations for Networks (formerly vRealize Network Insight) contains a command injection vulnerability that allows a malicious actor with network access to perform an attack resulting in remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 22 Jun 2023Federal remediation due: 13 Jul 2023

Description

Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks may be able to perform a command injection attack resulting in remote code execution.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

VMware Aria Operations For Networks≥ 6.2.0 ≤ 6.10.0

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-2023-20887 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-20887 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 22 Jun 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-20887?

CVE-2023-20887 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 98.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-20887?

Affected products include VMware Aria Operations For Networks.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20887?

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.