CVE-2024-37085

Name: CVE-2024-37085
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-25T15:15:12.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 26.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-37085 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. VMware ESXi contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor with sufficient Active Directory (AD) permissions can gain full access to an ESXi host that was previously configured to use AD for user management https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2012/09/joining-vsphere-hosts-to-active-directory.html by re-creating the configured AD group ('ESXi Admins' by default) after it was deleted from AD.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 26.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VMware ESXi contains an authentication bypass vulnerability. A malicious actor with sufficient Active Directory (AD) permissions can gain full access to an ESXi host that was previously configured to use AD for user management https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2012/09/joining-vsphere-hosts-to-active-directory.html by re-creating the configured AD group ('ESXi Admins' by default) after it was deleted from AD.

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

26.77%

97.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 20, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vmware	Cloud Foundation	>= 4.0, < 5.2
Vmware	Esxi	7.0
Vmware	Esxi	8.0

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24505Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24505Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-37085US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-37085?

How severe is CVE-2024-37085?

CVE-2024-37085 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 26.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-37085?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST