CVE-2023-20878

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified

CVE-2023-20878 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware Aria Operations contains a deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges can execute arbitrary commands and disrupt the system.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware Aria Operations contains a deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges can execute arbitrary commands and disrupt the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.00%

58.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareCloud Foundation>= 4.0, <= 4.5
VmwareVrealize Operations8.6.0
VmwareVrealize Operations8.10.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20878?
VMware Aria Operations contains a deserialization vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges can execute arbitrary commands and disrupt the system.
How severe is CVE-2023-20878?
CVE-2023-20878 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-20878?
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-2023-20878?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST