CVE-2024-38813

Name: CVE-2024-38813
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-17T18:15:04.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 16.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-38813 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 16.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The vCenter Server contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to vCenter Server may trigger this vulnerability to escalate privileges to root by sending a specially crafted network packet.

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

16.68%

96.6th 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 Dec 11, 2024.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

References

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24968Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-38813US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-38813?

How severe is CVE-2024-38813?

CVE-2024-38813 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 16.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2024-38813?

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