Vulnerability identifier: #VU96787

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22274

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: VMware, Inc

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary shell commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote user with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

vCenter Server: 7.0 U1 - 8.0.0c

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External links
http://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24308

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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