CVE-2023-34051

VMware Aria Operations For Logs remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 44.7%

Published20 Oct 2023

Description

VMware Aria Operations for Logs contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. An unauthenticated, malicious actor can inject files into the operating system of an impacted appliance which can result 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 Logs4.0 · 5.0 · 8.10 · 8.10.2

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-34051 being actively exploited?

CVE-2023-34051 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 44.7%.

How severe is CVE-2023-34051?

CVE-2023-34051 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 44.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-34051?

Affected products include VMware Aria Operations For Logs.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34051?

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.