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CVE-2023-20887

9.8 · CRITICALActively Exploited

Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability.

Published Jun 7, 2023CWE-77EPSS 98.28%

Overview

CVE-2023-20887 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Aria Operations for Networks contains a command injection vulnerability. A malicious actor with network access to VMware Aria Operations for Networks may be able to perform a command injection attack resulting in remote code execution.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/173761/VMWare-Aria-Operations-For-Networks-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlRefwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0012.htmlRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/173761/VMWare-Aria-Operations-For-Networks-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlRefwww.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2023-0012.htmlCISAwww.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2023-20887

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-20887?

CVE-2023-20887 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on June 7, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2023-20887?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2023-20887?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2023-20887?

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