CVE-2023-20854

Name: CVE-2023-20854
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-02-03T19:15:13.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20854 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Workstation contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability. A malicious actor with local user privileges on the victim's machine may exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files from the file system of the machine on which Workstation is installed.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Workstation contains an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability. A malicious actor with local user privileges on the victim's machine may exploit this vulnerability to delete arbitrary files from the file system of the machine on which Workstation is installed.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Workstation	17.0

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0003.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0003.htmlPatch, Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20854?

How severe is CVE-2023-20854?

CVE-2023-20854 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20854?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-20854?

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Source: NVD / NIST