CVE-2023-34051

Name: CVE-2023-34051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-10-20T05:15:07.943+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 44.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-34051 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. . EPSS estimates a 44.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

44.67%

98.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Aria Operations For Logs	4.0
Vmware	Aria Operations For Logs	5.0
Vmware	Aria Operations For Logs	8.6
Vmware	Aria Operations For Logs	8.8
Vmware	Aria Operations For Logs	8.10
Vmware	Aria Operations For Logs	8.10.2
Vmware	Aria Operations For Logs	8.12

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0021.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 20, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34051?

How severe is CVE-2023-34051?

CVE-2023-34051 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 44.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-34051?

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-2023-34051?

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

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Source: NVD / NIST