Multiple vulnerabilities in VMware vCenter Server

Published: 2024-09-04 | Updated: 2024-12-13

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-22275 CVE-2024-22274
CWE-ID	CWE-200 CWE-78
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available.
Vulnerable software	vCenter Server Server applications / Virtualization software
Vendor	VMware, Inc

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU96788

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22275

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: No

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 U1c - 8.0.0c

CPE2.3

External links

https://support.broadcom.com/web/ecx/support-content-notification/-/external/content/SecurityAdvisories/0/24308

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.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU96787

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-22274

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: Yes