Vulnerability identifier: #VU96788

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22275

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 read files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote user with administrative privileges on the vCenter appliance shell can partially read arbitrary files containing sensitive data.

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.