Vulnerability identifier: #VU40219
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-352
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight)
Client/Desktop applications /
Other client software
Vendor: VMware, Inc
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Aria Operations for Logs (formerly vRealize Log Insight): 2.0 - 3.3.1
External links
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036078
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2016-0008.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.