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CVE-2024-22274

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 2.49%

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CVE-2024-22274 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The vCenter Server contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vCenter Server contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating 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
2.49%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VmwareCloud Foundation>= 4.0, < 5.1.1
VmwareVcenter Server7.0
VmwareVcenter Server8.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-22274?
The vCenter Server contains an authenticated remote code execution vulnerability. A malicious actor with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell may exploit this issue to run arbitrary commands on the underlying operating system.
How severe is CVE-2024-22274?
CVE-2024-22274 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-22274?
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-2024-22274?

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Source: NVD / NIST