ID:2583 - Exploit for Improper access control in vCenter Server - CVE-2020-3952

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:2583 - Exploit for Improper access control in vCenter Server - CVE-2020-3952

ID:2583 - Exploit for Improper access control in vCenter Server - CVE-2020-3952

Published: April 16, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU26758
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3952
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
vCenter Server

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the VMware Directory Service (vmdir), that is shipped with VMware vCenter Server, as part of an embedded or external Platform Services Controller (PSC). A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to sensitive information and compromise the affected system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.