Authenticated SQL injection in VMware HCX



| Updated: 2024-10-25
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-38814
CWE-ID CWE-89
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 VMware HCX
Server applications / Other server solutions

Vendor VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) SQL injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU98753

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38814

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote user can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

VMware HCX: 4.8.0 - 4.10.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/25019
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1421/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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