Authentication Bypass in VMware Aria Operations for Logs
CVE-2023-34051

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Vmware
Status
VMware Aria Operations for Logs
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 October 2023

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

VMware Aria Operations for Logs is impacted by a vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to bypass authentication protocols. By exploiting this flaw, a malicious user can inject arbitrary files into the operating system of the affected appliance, leading to potential remote code execution. Organizations using this software should prioritize mitigating this risk to protect their systems from unauthorized access and exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

VMware Aria Operations for Logs VMware Aria Operations for Logs 8.x, VMware Cloud Foundation (VMware Aria Operations for Logs) 5.x 4.x

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2023-34051
Created by horizon3ai

References

https://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0021...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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